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Bacteria and fungi are present on the skin of the foot; most of which are harmless. This is the case for everyone, yet in some conditions, these organisms can multiply causing a fungal infection, such as Athlete’s Foot. Where does the name come from? One of the most common misperceptions of Athlete’s Foot is that […]

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder, caused by irritation or infection. Commonly known as a lower urinary tract infection (UTI), it usually affects only the bladder, however, in more severe cases and if left untreated the infection can escalate resulting in an upperurinary tract infection in the ureters or kidneys. Cystitis symptoms can be […]

It is a common misperception that it is only athletes who can suffer from Athlete’s foot; on the contrary. This fungal infection gets its name as it is often contracted in areas popular with athletes; swimming pools, public showers, and locker rooms. People walk barefoot on these surfaces transferring the fungus onto their feet. Fungus […]

Caused by microscopic fungi, athlete’s foot can be caught in warm, damp environments such as changing rooms, showers, swimming pools and gyms. Considering that you’re often barefoot around these areas, it’s very easy to contract athlete’s foot. The infection can even be contracted by simply coming into contact with the infected skin of others – […]

Commonly caused by the fungi Candida albicans, thrush is an infection that can occur in both men and women most commonly on the skin, inside the mouth and around the genitals – anywhere that is warm, moist and dark. However worrying as this all may sound, for women, vaginal thrush can be easily treated. Causes […]