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Introduction Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)
Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)Ringworm is a common fungalinfection that can cause a red or silvery ring-like rash on the skin. Ringworm commonly affects arms and legs, but it can appear almost anywhere on the body.Despite its name, ringworm doesn't have anything to do with worms. Other similar fungal infections can affect the scalp, feet, groin and nails. These fungal
Symptoms of a tinea fungal infection Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)
Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)The symptoms of a tinea fungal infection depend on where the infection is. Ringworm (on the skin) The symptoms of ringworm include: a ring-like red or silvery rash on your skin your skin will look red and irritated around the ring, but healthy inside scaly, itchy and inflamed skin In more severe cases: the rings may multiply,
Preventing the spread of fungal infections Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)
Tinea fungal infection (ringworm)The advice outlined below will help to stop fungal infections from spreading.The fungi that cause tinea infections can survive on items such as furniture, hairbrushes, clothing and towels, and can be spread through contact with these items.Therefore, if someone in your household has a fungal infection, you should: avoid sharing personal itemssuch
Introduction Rhesus factor disease
Rhesus factor diseaseRhesus disease is a condition where antibodies in a pregnant woman's blooddestroy her baby's blood cells. It's also known as haemolytic disease of the foetus and newborn (HDFN). Rhesus disease doesn'tharm the mother, but it can cause the baby to become anaemic and develop Jaundice in newborns . Read aboutthe signs of rhesus disease in a baby .
Preventing rhesus disease Rhesus factor disease
Rhesus factor diseaseRhesus disease can largely beprevented by having an injection of a medication called anti-D immunoglobulin. This can help to avoid a process known as sensitisation, which is when a woman with RhD negative blood is exposed to RhD positive blood and develops an immune response to it. Blood is known as RhD positive when it has a molecule called
Introduction Rett syndrome
Rett syndromeRett syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development, resulting in severe mental and physical disability. It is estimated to affect about 1 in 12,000 girls born each year and is only rarely seen in males. This page covers: Rett syndrome Causes Diagnosis Management Outlook Advice for carers
DiagnosingRett syndrome Rett syndrome
Rett syndromeRett syndrome is usually diagnosed based on your child's symptoms, and by ruling out other more common disorders. A diagnosis of Rett syndrome may not be madefor a number of years because the syndrome is so rare and symptoms don't tend to appear until a child is between six and 18 months old. A genetic blood test can be used to identify the
When to seek medical advice Q fever
Q feverYou should see your GP if you develop severe or persistent symptoms of Q fever, oryou're pregnant andare worried you may have been exposed to the infection. Your GP may suspect Q fever if you have recently beenin close contactwith potentially infected material, such as animal birth products, and the diagnosis can usually be confirmed with a blood
Treating Q fever Q fever
Q feverQ fever usually lasts for about two weeks and often gets better without treatment, although you may need to take antibiotics for 7-14 daysif your symptoms are severe or don't improve. If you are prescribed antibiotics, it's important that you finish the whole course, even if you feel better. Long-term Q fever is usually much more difficult to
Preventing Q fever Q fever
Q feverA vaccine for Q fever isnt available in the UK, so the best way to avoid theinfection is to reduce your exposure to potentially infected material. If you work with animals, you should: wash your hands thoroughly and regularly clean new wounds immediately and cover any existing wounds wear appropriate protective clothing, such as waterproof