Infectious Diseases: Treatments
Malaria - Other Treatment
05/16/07, HealthwiseExchange blood transfusions may be considered for treating severe cases of malaria if:
E. coli Infection - Treatment Overview
06/16/08, HealthwiseTreatment of infection with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria involves managing complications—mainly dehydration caused by diarrhea.
Shingles - Treatment Overview
03/21/07, HealthwiseThere is no cure for shingles, but treatment may shorten the length of illness and prevent complications. Treatment options include:
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Thrush - Treatment Overview
03/10/08, HealthwiseThrush is a yeast infection that can develop in the mouth and throat and on the tongue. Thrush is most common in newborns, infants, and older adults, but it can occur at any age. In healthy newborns and infants, thrush is usually not a se
Shingles - Other Treatment
03/21/07, HealthwisePostherpetic neuralgia, the most common complication of shingles, is difficult to treat. Your health professional may recommend other treatments, along with medications, to control the pain of postherpetic neuralgia.
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Treatment Overview
03/03/08, HealthwiseBy the time a person with toxic shock syndrome (TSS) sees a health professional, immediate medical treatment is usually necessary. Because TSS can progress rapidly and cause life-threatening complications, treatment almost always takes
Lyme Disease - Treatment Overview
09/03/08, HealthwiseLyme disease is treated with antibiotics such as doxycycline or amoxicillin. Antibiotic treatment for early Lyme disease is effective, and symptoms usually go away within 3 weeks of treatment.3
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Surgery
03/03/08, HealthwiseSurgery is rarely needed to treat toxic shock syndrome (TSS) caused by staph bacteria, but it is an important part of treatment for TSS caused by strep. In selected cases, surgically removing infected tissue leads to a significant
Lyme Disease - Surgery
09/03/08, HealthwiseThere is no surgical treatment for Lyme disease.
Lyme Disease - Other Treatment
09/03/08, HealthwiseCurrently there is no other treatment for Lyme disease.
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