Leprosy still present in the U.S.
Long believed to be a disease of biblical times, leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, continues to be seen in the United States.
View ArticleLeprosy forgotten but not gone
According to scientists in the U.S. leprosy is a disease which may be forgotten, but it is still around.
View ArticleScientists determine structure of enzyme essential to the survival of...
After many years of study, a team of researchers is releasing data today that it hopes will lead to new drug therapies that will kill the family of parasites that causes a deadly trio of insect-borne...
View Article7% of elementary school children infected with T. tonsurans: Pediatrics
Approximately 7 percent of elementary school children across the bi-state, Kansas City metropolitan area are infected with the fungus Trichophyton tonsurans, the leading cause of ringworm in the U.S.,...
View ArticlePrevalence of scalp fungus infection among children living in metropolitan areas
Approximately 7 percent of elementary school children across the bi-state, Kansas City metropolitan area are infected with the fungus Trichophyton tonsurans (T. tonsurans), the leading cause of...
View ArticleTen prevention tips to stay safe from infection and illness during summer camp
As summer sets in, nearly six million campers will attend summer camps in the U.S. And while summer is typically not know as cold or flu season, illnesses and injuries – some very serious – occur every...
View ArticleDermatologist discusses on common nail ailment prevention
For many people, the phrase "tough as nails" doesn't apply to their own nails. Instead of strong nails, their nails may be brittle and break or split easily. Or, nail fungus might cause nails to look...
View ArticleDermatologists urge athletes to be aware of most common skin infections
Team sports have a long history of fostering cooperation, camaraderie and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes. But the closeness that brings athletes together also can create an environment for...
View ArticleGuidelines for parents to beat back-to-school bugs
School bells are beginning to sound again across the country, so it will only be a matter of time until every parent comes face-to-face with a child who wakes up with a cold, fever or upset stomach.
View ArticleJagaricin and antifungal drugs: an interview with Prof Christian Hertweck
Most people have already experienced a fungal infection (mycosis) of the outer layer of the skin, athlete’s foot or ringworm. Whereas such infections may be cumbersome and often difficult to cure,...
View ArticleScientists discover effective way to screen bats in hibernation for...
Scientists working to understand the devastating bat disease known as white-nose syndrome (WNS) now have a new, non-lethal tool to identify bats with WNS lesions -ultraviolet, or UV, light.
View ArticleHigh school wrestlers have highest number of skin infections
The first national survey of skin infections among high school athletes has found that wrestlers have the highest number of infections, with football players coming in a distant second, according to...
View ArticlePreventing zoonotic diseases from pets to people: an interview with Dr...
Zoonotic diseases are diseases or infections which are naturally transmissible from animals to humans, as defined in the OIE Terrestrial Animal Health Code.
View ArticleDermatologist offers tips to help soothe itchy skin
Everyone gets an itch once in a while. Usually it only lasts for a short time and is often caused by annoyances like a mosquito bite or scratchy fabric.
View ArticleDermatologist recommends simple tips to prevent toenail fungus
Although fungal nail infections are usually painless, the condition can be unsightly. If you get nail fungus - more common on the toenails than the fingernails - your symptoms could include yellow or...
View ArticleDermatologist discusses on common nail ailment prevention
For many people, the phrase "tough as nails" doesn't apply to their own nails. Instead of strong nails, their nails may be brittle and break or split easily. Or, nail fungus might cause nails to look...
View ArticleDermatologists urge athletes to be aware of most common skin infections
Team sports have a long history of fostering cooperation, camaraderie and a healthy competitive spirit among athletes. But the closeness that brings athletes together also can create an environment for...
View ArticleGuidelines for parents to beat back-to-school bugs
School bells are beginning to sound again across the country, so it will only be a matter of time until every parent comes face-to-face with a child who wakes up with a cold, fever or upset stomach.
View ArticleJagaricin and antifungal drugs: an interview with Prof Christian Hertweck
Most people have already experienced a fungal infection (mycosis) of the outer layer of the skin, athlete’s foot or ringworm. Whereas such infections may be cumbersome and often difficult to cure,...
View ArticleScientists discover effective way to screen bats in hibernation for...
Scientists working to understand the devastating bat disease known as white-nose syndrome (WNS) now have a new, non-lethal tool to identify bats with WNS lesions -ultraviolet, or UV, light.
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