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REASON CHIEF COMPLAINT: This is a followup of psoriasis and probable steroid-induced acne on the face. HISTORY The patient has a long history of psoriasis and has been treated with methotrexate in the past. See Dr. Stewart's note from 04/21/2016. Because of the lengthy time of his methotrexate usage which was approximately eight years, methotrexate was stopped by Dr. Stewart in April and the patient has been using just topical care only. He did discontinue his triamcinolone cream on his…

Quite a lot of times I have heard anecdotes of people avoiding STD tests because they're scared of knowing for sure that they have a sexually transmitted disease. They'd prefer to stay in the dark, but while there may have been a twisted logic to this some years ago when little could be done about sexually transmitted diseases, nowadays it makes no sense at all. Some STDs can be cured, and there are ways of managing the symptoms of others to ensure they're barely a hindrance any longer. In the…

benzathine to treat genital ulcers caused by primary syphilis; for chancroid, a single dose of intramuscular ceftriaxone or oral azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, or erythromycin; lymphogranuloma venereum and donovanosis are treated with 21 days of oral doxycycline. Additionally, treatment of noninfectious causes of genital ulcers varies by etiology and ranges from topical wound care for ulcers caused by sexual trauma to consideration of subcutaneous…

such as fatigue, malaise, or headache can also be seen. The CDC guidelines for diagnosis of cutaneous anthrax include Gram stain and culture, PCR, and punch biopsy for histopathology. First-line treatment for anthrax is either ciprofloxacin or doxycycline for 7-10 days.…

prescribe an oral antibiotic or a gel-like cream medication that is applied directly on the skin. Most of the medication that reduces redness only temporally works on the blood vessels, so it must be applied on regularly. Medication include mirvaso, doxycycline, and isotretinoin depending on the strength needed. In some cases, lasers, dermabrasion, and electrocautery are used to remove the skin. Some patients find home remedy treatments such as massaging their faces with essential oils to be…

River blindness, also known as Onchocerciasis or Robles disease is an illness caused by an infection through a parasitic warm known as onchocerca volvulus. Since its first diagnosis and naming, river blindness has become a serious problem to many individuals especially in parts of Africa, Yemen, and South America. In 2002, the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that onchocerciasis had not caused a single death. However, the illness had become a global burden by causing disability adjusted…

visible rashes. She was concerned about strep because of her sore throat, but fatigue seems to be a predominant symptom. She has not taken any medication for her symptoms thus far. Medications Biotin supplement, vitamin D, Differin cream and doxycycline. O Vital Signs Temperature: 98.1. BP: 122/70. HR: 80. R: 14. W: 265. General A well-developed, well-nourished female in no acute distress seated comfortably in the exam room.…

and death within a few hours. It is important to prompt restoration of lost fluids and salts. There are several antibiotics that are effective in helping decrease the fluid requirements and period of illness, such as Azithromycin, Tetracycline, Doxycycline and several others. There is also a vaccine available, but the World Health Organization does not actually recommend it because once you get the vaccine it only lasts a few days (“Cholera,” 2005)…

On October 31, 2017, at 4:00 pm, I attended the Department of Biology Seminar Series hosted by Dr. Richard Gomer that helped in the Biological Sciences Building East, Room 115. The lecturer was Dr. Carolyn Cannon from the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis and Immunology at the College of Medicine TAMHSC. What intrigued me to go to this lecture was the title, “Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: Killing Bacterial Pathogens with Innocuous Compounds. Surprisingly the title did match the content that Dr.…

A diagnosis will be done by taking either a urine sample or a swab smear and culturing the bacteria (AUSTIN). Those who begin treatment are prescribed antibiotics such as ceftriaxone and doxycycline. Pregnant women are treated with ceftriaxone or cefixime (WEB.edu). Although, medication can be used to treat gonorrhea, the damage done prior to treatment is irreversible. Cases of gonorrhea that are left untreated increase the risk of permanent…