Infection Guide: Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Management

Managing infections involves identifying bacterial versus viral strains, implementing probiotic therapy, and following structured wound care protocols.

Shingles Antibiotics

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What Are The Symptoms of a Penicillin Reaction?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

Penicillin is an antibiotic used to treat systemic (throughout the body) infections. Many people experience allergic reactions to penicillin. Billie Ann Wilson, Ph.D., Margaret Shannon, Ph.D., and Kelly Shields Pharm.D.

How Long Does Shingles Pain Last?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Patricia Nevins, RN, MSN

Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus, the same virus that is responsible for chicken pox infection. Even though a chicken pox infection will resolve, the herpes zoster virus remains in a person’s nervous system for the rest of their life.