OrganizedWisdom Health - Infectious Diseases

FluMist

Sanbear — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:30:33 GMT

FluMist is a live virus vaccine which is used to help prevent the development of the flu. It is approved for use in those ages 2-49, who are in good health. FluMist is a nasal vaccine for those who either do not want a shot, or for when there is a shortage of the flu shot.

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Side effects may include cough, headache, nausea, sore throat, and chills.
After receiving FluMist you should avoid contact with those who have a weak immune system, caused buy HIV, AIDS, and cancer. You should avoid them for at least 21 days.
FluMist should not be used in pregnant women, children under 2, those over 50, anyone with a chronic illness, and those who have an egg allergy.

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Flu

TaraSal — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:23:51 GMT

The flu is a contagious disease infecting the nose, throat, and lungs. It is caused by the influenza virus that affects birds and mammals. Influenza can cause pneumonia, which can be serious and even fatal, especially in young children and the elderly. Influenza is different from the common cold. It is caused by a different type of virus and has a more severe course.

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Wash your hands often. One of the most common ways people catch colds and the flu is by rubbing their nose or their eyes after their hands have been contaminated with a virus.
Flu symptoms are similar to the common cold including runny nose, sneezing, and sore throat.
Antiviral medications may help shorten the length of symptoms if the flu is diagnosed within 48 hours of when symptoms begin.

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Quinidine and Pregnancy

TaraSal — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:50:36 GMT

Quinidine use in pregnancy is not recommended. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus. Currently, no adequate testing has been performed on pregnant women. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant before using Quinidine.

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The FDA has given Quinidine a pregnancy category C rating.
Quinidine is passed into breast milk.
Doctors prescribe Quinidine to treat irregular heartbeat patterns.
It can also be used to treat malaria.

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Rilpivirine Side Effects

Tbingel — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:24:17 GMT

The most common Rilpivirine side effects are nausea, and vertigo. Less common Rilpivirine side effects include difficulty with concentration, sleep disturbances, vivid dreams, and rash. Higher doses of Rilpivirine were found to disturb the heart’s rhythm, a syndrome called QT-prolongation.

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Seek immediate medical attention if the side effects become life threatening.
The low dose (25mg) in development is being studied to help those who have a heart rhythm side effect.
Rilpivirine is an experimental non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) under development in the treatment of HIV.
Rilpivirine is the brand name for the drug TMC278.

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Metro

TaraSal — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:46:37 GMT

Metro is a brand name for a metronidazole injection. Metro is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections and to prevent infection before, during, and after certain types of surgery. For more information, see the Metronidazole WisdomCard.

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Side effects most often reported include dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, dry mouth, or change in taste sensation.
Metro should not be used during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Metro should not be discontinued too early, as bacteria may continue to grow. This may result in a relapse of the infection.

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MRSA in Family Pets

AmyS — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:42:19 GMT

Pets have always been known to carry several different bacteria species that may cause serious infections. New research shows that pets also may carry meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, better known as MRSA. MRSA can be transmitted from the pet through bites or scratches and can cycle back and forth between the pet and owner.

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Bites from a dog or cat account for around 1 percent of emergency room visits annually in the U.S.
Treatment for animal MRSA infections is similar to the treatment for humans.
Sepsis is a severe complication of MRSA from an animal bite.

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Flagyl Dosage

LeanneD — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:12:56 GMT

As with all medications, your physician will consider many things prior to prescribing Flagyl, including your overall medical history, age, weight, and what it is being used to treat. When prescribed for the treatment of amebic dysentery, the typical dosage of Flagyl is 750 mg, taken three times daily. For amebic liver abscess, the dose is usually between 250 to 500 mg, administered three times as day. Treatment for either of the above lasts between five to 10 days. When used for trichomoniasis, Flagyl will be administered as either a one day dosage of 2 grams, taken at once or split into two doses, or a seven day therapy of 250 mg taken three times daily. If Flagyl is prescribed for anaerobic infections, it is initially administered intravenously in a medical facility. The oral dosage for this condition is based on weight, at a rate of 3.4 mg per pound. Flagyl ER is the only form approved for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, with the recommended dosage being 750 mg once, administered once daily for a seven day period.

Fast Facts:

Brand name for the generic metronidazole.
Take Flagyl with food.
Take any missed dose of Flagyl as soon as it is remembered, unless it is time for your next dose. In this case, eliminate the missed dose completely and return to your normal schedule. Do not double up on this medication.
To ensure that your infection is completely gone, it is important to finish taking all of this medication.

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Diabetes and the Flu

Amymarlatt — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:40:50 GMT

Having diabetes makes fighting the flu even harder. It's important for people suffering from diabetes to obtain the flu shot. Even pregnant women with diabetes should get the shot. The best time for the shot is before flu season begins. People with diabetes are three more times as likely to die from the flu or pneumonia. Contracting the flu when you have diabetes can also lead to dehydration and kidney failure.

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Being sick can raise your blood sugar.
Other diabetic emergencies can occur when you get the flu.
People with diabetes can take some OTC medications for the flu, but must read the labels.

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Nestle Recalls Raw Cookie Dough

AmyS — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:37:49 GMT

Nestle has voluntarily recalled their Toll House products nationwide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating an E. coli outbreak that they believe is linked to the Nestle product. Since March, there have been 66 reported illnesses in 28 different states.

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The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and prepackaged, refrigerated Toll House cookie dough products they may still have.
E. coli causes abdominal cramps, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in some cases fever.
In the U.S., around 75,000 people a year become ill after an E. coli infection.

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Furazolidone Dosage

SScroggins — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:48:00 GMT

The standard dosing regimen of furazolidone will largely depend on the age of the patient and the condition being treated. In adults who are being treated for cholera or diarrhea caused by bacteria, a typical dosage routine of furazolidone is 100 mg taken four times daily for five to seven days total. When treating adults for giardiasis, the standard dosing regimen of furazolidone is 100 mg taken four times daily for seven to ten days.

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Children may be treated with furazolidone according to body weight at a rate of 1.25 mg to 2.0 mg per kilogram of body weight.
It is important to take the prescription exactly as directed, for the full length of time prescribed, in order to avoid a return of symptoms.
Furazolidone is a generic form of the brand name medication Furoxone.

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