Mommy Medicine: Getting rid of toenail fungus 
ksl.com
By Suzanne Carlile, ksl.com Contributor SALT LAKE CITY ? Fungal infections of the fingernails or toenails are not uncommon, but they can be tough to treat ? not to mention expensive. Here are some tips on how to get a handle on your fungal problem ...

 

Freedom From Fungus: Why Don't Humans Have Chestnut-Style Blights and White ... 
Discover Magazine (blog)
And you shouldn't?fungal diseases are not generally a big problem for a healthy person; common ones like athlete's foot are annoying but not serious. In terms of infections, it's bacteria, parasites, and viruses that kill us.

 

20 Trees In Copley Square Trimmed Down Because Of Diseases 
CBS Local
(Photo by Bree Sison) Fungal infections killed almost a third of the trees, making it necessary to cut them down before the disease spread to the others. ?Plus, this isn'ta great area for growing with all the traffic and foot traffic.

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'Cross-kingdom' vaccine may protect against fungal and bacterial infections 
MedCity News
A clinical-stage pharmaceutical company with a vaccine it says uses a single antigen to protect against both fungal and bacterial infections is looking for a series B round to fund phase 2 trials for hospital-associated infection and women's health ...

 

CDC links fungal eye infections to Fla. pharmacy blamed in 2009 death of 21 ... 
Washington Post
MIAMI ? Federal health officials confirmed 33 cases of a rare fungal eye infection across seven states on Thursday, stemming from products mixed in a Florida pharmacy that also mixed supplements that killed 21 elite polo horses in 2009.
Eye infections linked to Ocala's Franck's Compounding Lab Gainesville Sun

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Manicures and pedicures look great, but you can get infections or harm your nails 
Washington Post
That is, until a friend recently proved those urban legends true by contracting a nasty fungal infection after having her toes painted ? and at a high-end spa, to boot! ?In general, today's nail cosmetics and nail salons are quite safe,? says New York ...
Dangers of Manicures and Pedicures Pointed Out by Experts Daily Glow

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Rare fungal eye infections tied to Fla. pharmacy 
CBS News
(AP) Thirty-three cases of a rare fungal eye infection have been confirmed across seven states, with federal officials announcing on Thursday that the infection stemmed from products mixed in a Florida pharmacy. The patients had all undergone some type ...
CDC links eye infections to troubled Fla. pharmacy Atlanta Journal Constitution

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Observe hygiene in pool to stay away from infections 
Times of India
However, health experts advise swimmers to observe good hygiene to stay away from infections. According to doctors, pools and its surrounding areas may infect people with bacterial and fungal infection if proper cleanliness on the pool side area is not ...

 

Antifungal Drugs and Psych Meds - Watch for Interactions 
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Fungal infections include athlete's foot, vaginal yeast infections, and jock itch. These are generally treated with over-the-counter topical applications like creams, sprays and powders. While there is less likelihood of drug interactions with ...

 

Consider Narrow Fluconazole Strategy if Candida Incidence Is Low 
Family Practice News Digital Network
BOSTON ? A narrow, targeted approach to fluconazole prophylaxis prevents most cases of neonatal candidiasis among extremely low-birth-weight infants in centers with a low incidence of the fungal infection, a study has shown. Because of the high rates ...