A bulging or swelling can indicates that the contents have been infected with Clostridium botulinum, a bacteria that is responsible for botulism. Bulging or swelling cans should never be opened, sniffed or consumed. Commercial and homemade products are all at risk for botulism, as are jarred products.
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An ileostomy is an opening in the belly that is used to remove waste from the body when the colon or rectum are not functioning properly. Keeping the components clean and in good working order is a daily task for those who have...
An ascaris is a type of roundworm that can cause a parasitic infection in humans and other animals. The infections often remain mild and can go undetected. In fact, about a quarter of the world's population has an ascaris infec...
Bacteria within the urethra becomes detrimental when the immune system is weakened, which in itself can easily occur where a poor diet or nutrient deficiencies are present. Although, easily treated, certain foods have been show...
The cecum is a small cavity at the beginning of the large intestine. If the cecum becomes blocked, it can lead to infection and appendicitis. Some yoga postures may prevent or alleviate an inflamed cecum. If you think you may h...
Wound care is very important for proper healing and to prevent infection. According to H.K. Bakhru, author of "Foods that Heal," certain foods have healing properties. Follow your doctor's prescribed wound care regimen, but add...
This procedure closes the wound, which prevents infection, protects the body from fluid loss, aids in temperature regulation, protects the tissue underneath and promotes healing.
Molluscum contagiosum is a virus that causes a type of skin infection, which is also called molluscum contagiosum. The virus is related to the poxvirus that causes small pox, but the molluscum virus is much less dangerous, ofte...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Ascaris is the most common type of human worm infection. Ascaris worms may grow up to 12 inches during the adult stage and live in the small intestine, when infecting...
Pushing these cells in the wrong directions will cause the nail to split or peel. If you do have a nail that is peeling, repair it as quickly as possible to prevent the problem from worsening.
Intact skin serves as an effective barrier to bacteria and fungi. A break in the skin, however, provides an entry site for infectious organisms, possibly leading to a wound infection. The seriousness of a wound infection depend...
If you have ever applied an antibacterial ointment to a cut, then covered that cut with a bandage, you have used skin occlusion to prevent infection and speed the healing process. But because this absorption of chemicals throug...
In some cases, bacteria that are normally present in our bodies and environment (without doing any harm) can cause serious infections when something within our bodies is altered. C. difficile commonly colonizes our bodies (part...
Social disease is an older term for what used to be known as venereal disease and now is known as sexually transmitted diseases. These infections are transmitted through sexual contact, either through vaginal, anal or oral inte...
Oropouche is a virus that infects humans in the Amazon River area and some parts of the Caribbean basin. It is transmitted by mosquitoes and biting midges, which pass on the virus from sloths, its animal reservoir, to humans. T...
The wild-type polio virus has been eradicated from the United States, and its incidence is also decreasing around the world, thanks to aggressive vaccination programs. There have been no wild-type polio infections in the United...
Viruses such as influenza are highly contagious, especially to people who are directly exposed to an infected family member. According to the U.S. government's flu website, viruses are spread through the sneezing and coughing o...
Staph infections become dangerous and potentially fatal when the initial red, pimple-like bumps grow into abscesses, which can penetrate into the bones, blood and organs. If Staphylococcus bacteria infect you internally, your l...
Note that blood spurts from wounds with severed arteries. Seek medical attention immediately in this case. You can also clean puncture wounds with soap, water and a clean washcloth to prevent infection. If you see dirt in the w...
You can limit your chances of contracting cytomegalovirus, or CMV, by washing your hands regularly, especially if you're in regular close contact with large numbers of toddlers or preschool-aged children. Hygiene experts stress...
You or your child can get preventative antibody shots to avoid infection during times of the year when RSV activity is highest. There are two different antibodies you can take. The RSV-IGIV is a direct antibody, and there's ...
Medical protocol requires that a patient suffering from Ebola virus infection be placed in quarantine. This is necessary because the virus is contagious, and no vaccine is currently available to prevent its spread from person t...
Abrasions and cuts can easily become infected if you don't treat them promptly and properly. If you suffer a scrape, cut or animal bite, you should wash the area thoroughly with soap and water, then treat it using a peroxide so...
