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health1 year ago•3 min saved

Study Links Antibiotic and Antifungal Use to Parkinson's Risk

A Rutgers Health study suggests that repeated courses of penicillin antibiotics may slightly lower the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while antifungal treatments could increase it. The research highlights the potential role of the gut microbiome in Parkinson's development, as alterations in gut bacteria and fungi might influence disease risk. However, the study's authors caution that these associations are modest and should not impact the prescription of these medications.

via Parkinson's News Today|

#antibiotics #antifungals #disease-risk

health2 years ago•2 min saved

"Fungal Resistance: The Overuse of Antifungals Mirrors Antibiotic Crisis"

A study suggests that US clinicians may be overprescribing topical antifungal treatments for skin infections, contributing to a rise in drug-resistant fungal infections. The CDC urges clinicians to confirm fungal infections before prescribing antifungal medications, as overuse can drive resistance. The study found that a significant volume of topical antifungal prescriptions were written for Medicare beneficiaries, with some providers potentially overprescribing and certain medications being particularly prone to driving resistance. Proper diagnosis of skin infections is challenging without diagnostics, and the study highlights the need to evaluate and improve current practices of topical antifungal use.

via Ars Technica|

#antifungals #cdc #drug-resistance

health2 years ago•6 min saved

The Rapid Spread of Candida Auris in US Healthcare Facilities.

Candida auris, a deadly fungus that has infected tens of thousands of people, remains deeply mysterious. No one knows where it originally came from or why it is spreading so fast. The fungus has specialised in infecting people who are already vulnerable, such as patients with compromised immune systems or pre-existing illnesses. It has swept through hospitals across the globe, lingering in the environment and hopping between patients. The pathogen is particularly hard to kill and has a fatality rate of between 30 and 72% in infected people. The true origins of C. auris remain a total mystery, but leading theories suggest climate change and the widespread use of antifungals may be to blame.

via BBC|

#antibiotic-resistance #antifungals #candida-auris

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Fungal Acne Prevention: Understanding Folliculitis"

Folliculitis, also known as "fungal acne," is a skin condition caused by yeast overgrowth that leads to inflamed hair follicles. It can be misdiagnosed as regular acne, but it is treated differently. Fungal acne is caused by yeast overgrowth in hair follicles and is exacerbated by oily moisturizers or sweaty clothes. Keeping skin clean and dry and avoiding clogging skincare products can help prevent it. Over-the-counter medicated shampoos can provide some relief, but most cases require prescription drug therapy prescribed by a dermatologist.

via Insider|

#antifungals #dermatology #fungal-acne