Otitis Media

Most people think a yeast infection is primarily a women's health problem. The condition may be less common in males, but men can also get yeast infections. The fungus candidiasis causes yeast infections, and it's one of the most common types of fungal infections.   Yeast infections can develop anywhere on the skin, but the fungus prefers areas where moisture can accumulate. Common places for yeast infections include the genital area, skin folds, the belly button, the mouth, and the throat. This article discusses male yeast infection and skin peeling in detail.  Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Symptoms of a Male Yeast Infection The first sign of a male yeast infection is an itchy rash on the penis. The rash sometimes appears as white and shiny patches. The skin may feel more moist than usual. In addition, a thick, white, cottage cheese–like substance may appear between folds of skin, like at the foreskin or testic...

An outer ear infection, also known as otitis externa, refers to an infection in the ear canal, which connects your outer ear to your middle ear. The canal also carries sound from outside your body to your eardrum. An outer ear infection is the most common cause of ear pain, and about one in 10 adults will get an outer ear infection at some point in their lives. Outer ear infections are usually caused by bacteria, but they can also be caused by fungi like yeast and viruses. Outer ear infections are often called "swimmer's ear" because germs can easily get into the ear canal while you're swimming. Sometimes allergic reactions can lead to outer ear infections. This type of infection is generally mild and clears up in a few days or weeks. However, in rare cases, it can spread to nearby tissues. AndreyPopov / Getty Images Symptoms An outer ear infection comes with inflammation, tenderness, and ear pain. Symptoms can start ...

An outer ear infection, also known as otitis externa, refers to an infection in the ear canal, which connects your outer ear to your middle ear. The canal also carries sound from outside your body to your eardrum. An outer ear infection is the most common cause of ear pain, and about one in 10 adults will get an outer ear infection at some point in their lives. Outer ear infections are usually caused by bacteria, but they can also be caused by fungi like yeast and viruses. Outer ear infections are often called "swimmer's ear" because germs can easily get into the ear canal while you're swimming. Sometimes allergic reactions can lead to outer ear infections. This type of infection is generally mild and clears up in a few days or weeks. However, in rare cases, it can spread to nearby tissues. AndreyPopov / Getty Images Symptoms An outer ear infection comes with inflammation, tenderness, and ear pain. Symptoms can start ...

REACHING THE PRESUMPTIVE DIAGNOSIS Typically, chronic GI tract diseases are slow and insidiously progressive, allowing time to perform diagnostics and evaluate treatment responses. When a definitive diagnosis is not possible, the goal should be to obtain a presumptive diagnosis after reasonably ruling out all other possibilities. When diagnosed in this way, IBD should always be referred to as presumptive IBD, suspected IBD, or non–biopsy confirmed IBD. Workup An individualized assessment of the pet's signalment, history, and clinical signs should be combined with the results of a routine minimum database. Fecal ova and parasite testing is reasonable; however, given the possibility of false-negative results due to intermittent fecal shedding, I recommend broad-spectrum empiric deworming in all cases (cats and dogs). After baseline information has been established and the pet is dewormed, a hydrolyzed protein diet trial is offered. Therapeutic trials with probiotics may also...

What Is Molluscum Contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a common viral skin infection. It most often affects children, but adults with weakened immune systems can get it, too. Skin and Molluscum Contagiosum Molluscum contagiosum causes either single or multiple raised, pearl-like bumps (papules) on the skin. It's a chronic infection, so the bumps may last for a few months or a few years. But most cases get better in 6 to 9 months. Molluscum Contagiosum Symptoms Molluscum contagiosum papules commonly appear on the face, trunk, and limbs of children and on the genitals, abdomen, and inner thighs of adults. The condition usually causes bumps that: Are generally painless but can itch Are small (2 to 5 millimeters in diameter) Have a dimple in the center Are firm, dome-shaped, and flesh-colored at first Become softer with time May turn red and drain over time Have a central core of white, waxy material Molluscum contagiosum usually disappears on its own over a period of months to years ...

It's been a few years since we have checked in with our friends at the Alligator Farm & Petting Zoo in Hot Springs, Arkansas, so we ran up there Saturday to look around and pet some goats, talk to the lemurs, and hold a real live alligator... and yeah, it's always "worth the drive". I call this guy Boss Gator, he's easily 6 to 7 feet long and just huge. When he got out of the pool, everyone else did too. Boss Gator - JimWeaver They have a beautiful Mountain Lion named Tio, we got there just in time to watch the feeding ritual. The girl caretaker would run one way and the big cat would run along with her, she would run back the other way and the cat would quickly follow her back to the feeding table. She did that several times giving the lion some exercise and then handed over some delicious raw chicken. That table she is resting on below is her feeding table, she was quite happy after her meal. Mountain Lion - JimWeaver These two tortoises were having a fe...

From ringing to rumbling, there are a lot of weird sounds that only your ears can hear sometimes. Rumbling is a surprisingly common one. It's often due to a protective effect that keeps sounds happening inside your body from being too loud to your ears. However, there are some medical conditions (usually treatable) that cause rumbling too. Keep reading to find out more about what could be causing the rumbling in your ear, and what to do about it. A rumbling sound in the ear can sound like rushing water or wind blowing into the ear. A protective mechanism to avoid ear damage Hearing a rumbling sound in your ear is often a protective mechanism by your body. Sometimes, noises can be too loud and have the potential to damage your hearing. The ear reduces this risk by contracting muscles inside the inner ear that reduce or muffle the sounds. Doctors call these muscles the "tensor tympani." These muscles work to pull the malleus (a bone partially responsible for hearing) in the...

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a vaginal infection. Antibiotics may help treat the condition and reduce symptoms. Some antibiotics can cause side effects, and there are some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warnings on certain BV drugs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that BV is the most common vaginal condition in those aged 15–44 years. This article discusses the different medications available for BV, the antibiotics that doctors may prescribe, and frequently asked questions that people may have for a doctor treating BV. BV occurs when there is an imbalance of the vaginal flora, which are the types of bacteria that naturally live inside the vagina. BV can occur in anyone with a vagina, but according to research from 2020 , a person may be at an increased risk of developing BV if they: have multiple sexual partners are sexually active at a young age are douching regularly Research also mentions that people with BV may have a higher chance of contracting a s...

Toxoplasmosis, cat roundworm and cat scratch disease are caused by pathogens that depend on cats — pets or feral — for part of their life cycle. But these diseases can be passed to humans, sometimes with severe health consequences. In our study published today in the journal Wildlife Research, we looked at the rates of these diseases in Australia, their health effects, and the costs to our economy. [embedded content] Professor Sarah Legge discusses the key findings of the study. Based on findings from a large number of Australian and international studies, Australian hospital data and information from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, we estimate many thousands of people in Australia fall ill or sustain a minor injury as a result of cat-dependent diseases each year. Our estimations suggest more than 8,500 Australians are hospitalised and about 550 die annually from causes linked to these diseases. We calculated the economic...