Special problems of immunocompromised patients | Skin fungi

Special problems of immunocompromised patients In immunocompromised patients, fungal infections pose a particular risk. Immunocompromised patients are patients who are currently receiving chemotherapy or are just recovering from chemotherapy. People who suffer from a disease of the immune system also have weaker defenses. This includes not only patients who suffer from HIV but also people … Special problems of immunocompromised patients | Skin fungi

Erythrasma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Erythrasma is a disease of the skin resulting from a bacterial infection with pathogens of the type Corynebacterium minutissimum, which is relatively common with a prevalence of 5 to 10 percent. Men in particular are affected by erythrasma with a chronic course. What is erythrasma? Erythrasma (also known as Baerensprung’s disease) is a superficial skin … Erythrasma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Amphotericin B

General information Amphotericin B is a prescription drug (antimycotic) for the treatment of severe and very severe fungal infections. It is often used when the fungal infection affects the whole body (systemically), i.e. the blood and internal organs, and at the same time the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) is reduced. As a rule, … Amphotericin B

Side effects | Amphotericin B

Side effects Amphoterine B can cause many different side effects and should therefore only be taken after strict indication and only at the agreed doses. The severity of the side effects depends on how Amphotericin B is taken. Ointments and tablets usually only cause local symptoms such as itching, swelling or blistering, whereas many different … Side effects | Amphotericin B

Ampho-Moronal®

Ampho-Moronal® contains the active ingredient Amphotericin B, and is a prescription-only drug. This drug is a so-called antimycotic. This means that it is used in case of fungal infections, especially yeast or mould infections. These can occur in the mouth and throat area (thrush), on the skin, in the intestine, the respiratory tract and in … Ampho-Moronal®