Joint infections
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Joint infections, referred to as septic or infectious arthritis, are generally caused by the staphylococcus bacterium often carried on the skin. A detailed discussion of the symptoms that characterize the joint infections, their diagnostics, and the debilitating effect of the infection on the affected part, treatment and rehabilitation is provided.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2005
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Antibiotics: 'miracle drugs' are losing ground to infections
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The overuse and improper use of antibiotics have made some diseases, such as staph infections, more resistant to these drugs. Bacteria that survive antibiotic treatment mutate so they become more resistant to the drugs.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 1997
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Outer ear infections
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An account of the causes and treatment of an infection of the outer ear is presented.
Publication Name: Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0741-6245
Year: 2000
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