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Fungal Infections From Human And Animal Contact, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Fungal Infections From Human And Animal Contact, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Fungal infections in humans resulting from human or animal contact are relatively uncommon, but they include a significant proportion of dermatophyte infections. Some of the most commonly encountered diseases of the integument are dermatomycoses. Human or animal contact may be the source of all types of tinea infections, occasional candidal infections, and some other types of superficial or deep fungal infections. This narrative review focuses on the epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of anthropophilic dermatophyte infections primarily found in North America. Other human-acquired and zoonotic fungal infections also are discussed in brief.
Stinging Nettle: The Bad, The Good, The Unknown, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Stinging Nettle: The Bad, The Good, The Unknown, Dennis J. Baumgardner
Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is native to most of the United States. It has a characteristic description and distribution in the environment. Physical contact with numerous tiny needlelike hairs present on leaves and stems of this plant may result in a contact urticarial dermatitis due to chemical and mechanical irritation triggered by skin penetration of the hairs. The manifestations are self-limited in humans and may be treated by washing the skin, topical preparations and oral antihistamines. Explanation of the natural history of these encounters to the patient is helpful in reducing the sometimes significant anxiety. Preparations and extracts …