Encyclopedia of Medicine - Nocardiosis
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionNocardiosis is a serious infection caused by a fungus-like bacterium that begins in the lungs and can spread to the...
Encyclopedia of Medicine - Lymphadenitis
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionLymphadenitis is the inflammation of a lymph node. It is often a complication of a bacterial infection of a wound, although it...
Encyclopedia of Medicine - Antigastroesophageal reflux drugs
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionThese drugs are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux, the backward flow of stomach contents into the...
Encyclopedia of Medicine - Leptospirosis
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionLeptospirosis is a febrile disease (fever) caused by infection with the bacteria Leptospira interrogans. The disease can...
Encyclopedia of Medicine - Erythromycins
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionErythromycins are medicines that kill bacteria or prevent their growth.PurposeErythromycins are antibiotics,...
Encyclopedia of Medicine - Chancroid
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionChancroid is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial infection that is characterized by painful sores on the...
Encyclopedia of Medicine - Cellulitis
April 6, 2001 -- DefinitionCellulitis is a spreading bacterial infection just below the skin surface. It is most commonly caused by Streptococcus...
American Family Physician - Significant drug-nutrient interactions
April 1, 1995 -- Numerous interactions take place between medications and nutrients (food, beverages and/or vitamin supplements), some more significant than...
