C. Difficile Infection: Can It Go Away On Its Own?
Clostridioides difficile is a bacterium that infiltrates and infects the large intestine (colon), often leading to symptoms ranging from diarrheal illness to life-threatening damage of the colon. Commonly referred to
Diabetes – Foot sores and Infection
What are diabetic foot complications? Having diabetes increases your risk for foot sores and infections. The problems can range from minor sores to permanent damage to the foot. In severe Clostridium Difficile Infection (C. Diff.)
What is a Clostridium difficile infection? Clostridium Difficile occurs when bacteria (germs), called Clostridium difficile or C. difficile, affect the colon (large bowel). Normally, different bacteria live inside the colon
Living with MRSA
Living with MRSA: Learning how to control the spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Download a PDF on your home or office computer Peripheral artery disease Normally, blood moves smoothly
Pressure sores or pressure ulcers
Pressure sores or pressure ulcers, are areas of damaged skin and tissue that develop when sustained pressure cuts off circulation to vulnerable parts of your body, especially the skin on
Urinary Tract Infection
GENERAL INFORMATION: What is a urinary tract infection? A urinary tract infection (UTI) is when germs get inside your urinary tract. Your urinary tract includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and What is a venous skin ulcer?
A skin ulcer is a type of wound that develops on the skin. A venous skin ulcer is a shallow wound that develops when the leg veins don’t return blood What is LYMPHEDEMA?
Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the interstitial tissue that causes swelling, most often in the arm(s) and/or leg(s), and occasionally in other parts of the body. Lymphedema