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Results 1 - 10 of 11 for boil OR cellulitis OR furuncle OR Staphylococcal infection
  1. Staphylococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are Staphylococcal (staph) infections? Staphylococcus (staph) is a group of bacteria. There are more than 30 types. A type called Staphylococcus aureus ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/staphylococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Cellulitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (streptococcal) bacteria are the most common ... a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases, or intravenous (by IV) for more severe cases.
    https://medlineplus.gov/cellulitis.html - Health Topics
  3. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... germs. For example,: Bacteria cause cellulitis, impetigo, and staphylococcal (staph) infections Viruses cause shingles, warts, and herpes simplex Fungi ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skininfections.html - Health Topics
  4. Eye Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/eyeinfections.html - Health Topics
  5. Streptococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... red rash on the body. Impetigo - a skin infection Toxic shock syndrome Cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh-eating disease) Group B strep can cause blood infections, pneumonia and meningitis in newborns. A screening test ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/streptococcalinfections.html - Health Topics
  6. Impetigo (National Library of Medicine)  
    Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is usually caused by staphylococcal (staph) bacteria, but it can also be caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. It is most common in children between the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/impetigo.html - Health Topics
  7. Cholera (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you can take to help to prevent cholera infection: Use only bottled or purified water for drinking, washing dishes, making ice cubes, and brushing your teeth If you do use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets Wash your hands ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cholera.html - Health Topics
  8. Meningitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... starts with bacteria that cause a cold-like infection. It can cause stroke, hearing loss, and brain damage. It can also harm other organs. Pneumococcal infections and meningococcal infections are the most common causes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/meningitis.html - Health Topics
  9. Tonsillitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system clears away infection and keeps body fluids in balance. Tonsils and ... The cause of tonsillitis is usually a viral infection. Bacterial infections such as strep throat can also ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tonsillitis.html - Health Topics
  10. Diarrhea (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your teeth If you do use tap water, boil it or use iodine tablets Make sure that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/diarrhea.html - Health Topics
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