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Viral Infections That Cause Skin Disorders
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Herpes Viruses
The herpes virus group includes a number of common infections, including herpes simplex, varicella-zoster (the cause of chickenpox and shingles), cytomegalovirus, herpes virus 6, and Epstein-Barr (EB) virus (the cause of mononucleosis). About 2,100 people are hospitalized each year from herpes-associated encephalitis. These viruses share certain features, including the capacity to cause an infection and then to go into hiding. They can lie dormant for periods of time as...
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Vulvar Skin Conditions Which Mimic a Yeast Infection or Genital Herpes
One of the primary reasons that we always suggest that you be seen by your gynecologist or doctor if you are having any unusual symptoms is... Read more »
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Bronchiolitis Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bronchiolitis is swelling and mucus buildup in the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually due to a viral infection.Causes,... Read more »
Necrotizing soft tissue infection
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a rare but very severe type of bacterial infection that can destroy the muscles, skin, and underlying tissue.... Read more »
Jaundice: yellow skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, mucus membranes, or eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells. Jaundice... Read more »
Bleeding into the skin
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Bleeding under the skin can occur from broken blood vessels that form tiny pinpoint red dots (called petechiae). Blood also can collect under the... Read more »
Leishmaniasis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Kala-azarTreatmentMedicines called antimony-containing compounds are the main drugs used to treat leishmaniasis. These include:Meglumine... Read more »
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