Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) describes a cluster of symptoms that involve many systems of the body. The following bacteria commonly cause TSS: 1. Staphylococcus aureus 2. Streptococcus pyogenes TSS from Staphylococcus infections was identified in the late 70s and early 80s when highly absorbent tampons were widely used in menstruating women. Due to manufacturing changes in tampons, the incidence of…
Tag: Infections
Child S Chronic Infections Could Mean Something More Serious
Trips to the pediatrician are common for children. But if your child has chronic ear infections, sinus infections or bronchitis, it could be a sign of something more serious. Health experts now understand that some illnesses, which previously could not be explained, are actually the result of genetic defects in the immune system, known as primary immunodeficiency, or PI. It’s…
Teens Likely Target For New Vaccines
Vaccines have come a long way since 1022 A.D., when a Buddhist nun fashioned what many consider the precursor to vaccines in an effort to fight smallpox. Since then, vaccines have stopped smallpox virus, are close to eradicating the polio virus and have slowed numerous other disease-causing microbes. Where are they headed? Today, scientists and vaccine manufacturers are aiming the…
The Wonderful Health Benefits Of Echinacea
Echinacea, the purple coneflower, is the best known and researched herb for stimulating the immune system. Thousands of Europeans and Americans use echinacea preparations against colds and flu, minor infections, and a host of other major and minor ailments. This native American herb has an impressive record of laboratory and clinical research. Thousands of doctors currently use echinacea for treating…
Hunting Down Spyware And Adware
Most of us hate spyware and adware. Unless you’re a web developer which has a couple of spyware and adware programs tied to your credentials, chances are you belong to the majority of web browsers who seek the assistance of anti-spyware removal programs to kill spyware and adware infections in their computers. There are a number of ways to kill…
How To Get Rid Of Yeast Infections Effectively
Candida is a type of fungus which lives in our body. Yeast infection happens when Candida grow too much in the body system. The good bacteria in your body keeps the yeast from overgrowth. However, when you consume medication such as antibiotics, it kills the good bacteria thereby allowing the yeast to grow out of control. Yeast infection affects mostly…
Cure Your Yeast Infection Naturally
Overview of Some Natural Causes You already about some causes of yeast infections like antibiotics, diabetes, wet or tight clothing. But there are also many natural causes, too. Some of those are: -Menopause – Actually there is no solid evidence to directly link menopause with yeast infections, however, there has been a correlation made between estrogen replacement therapies (ERT) and…
Dog Grooming Caring For The Ears
Dogs ears are prone to infection as you might already have noticed if you have a dog with problem ears. If your dog keeps getting infections here is some information that might help you deal with chronic ear infections. Dog ear infections are usually called Otits Externa; this means an infection in the outer ear. (Otis Interna means an infection…
My Throat S Too Big
When we are young, adenoids are a major part of the immune system. They are invariably found on the walls and roof at the back of the throat, just behind the uvula. Adenoids are responsible for trapping viruses that are inhaled, and producing antibodies to prevent them. The problem comes when they inflame and become to large. The problems related…
Secondhand Smoke Still A Problem For Children
A recent survey looked at children’s exposure to secondhand smoke and found that approximately 3 million children 6 years old and younger still are exposed regularly to secondhand smoke in their homes. Administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, this study of more than 14,000 households showed that exposure to secondhand smoke occurred more often in lower-income, lower-education households. The…