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Candida infections may resist antifungal drugs, making them difficult to treat
It works by stopping the growth and spread of bacteria, allowing the body's immune system to effectively fight off the infection
Cockayne syndrome (genetic disorder)—Should not be used in
Candida normally lives on the skin and inside the body, in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any problems
For mild to moderate symptoms and infrequent episodes
Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial vaginosis and trichomonas vaginal infections, and fluconazole is an antifungal used to treat vaginal
To treat bacterial vaginosis, your doctor may prescribe one of the following medicines: Metronidazole
Warnings
Antifungal therapy for patients with severe community-acquired or health care–associated infection is recommended if Candida is isolated from intra-abdominal
+ Metronidazole 500 mg PO/IV q8h Community Acquired with Severe Sepsis/Shock OR MDR-GNR Risk: 1st line: Piperacillin-tazobactam*4
Metronidazole is used to treat parasitic infections including Giardia infections of the small intestine, amebic liver abscess, and amebic dysentery (infection of the colon causing bloody diarrhea), bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas vaginal infections, carriers of trichomonas
Candida infections can involve mucous membranes (eg, oropharyngitis, esophagitis, and vulvovaginitis) or be focally or systemically invasive
If needed, do a physical exam and certain blood tests to identify any possible underlying medical condition that may be the cause of oral thrush
When one of these strains is Case reports of Candida infections and diarrhea have been reported, Metronidazole concentrations in milk were 7
Ten 5-day-old infants were breastfed every 4 hours after a single 200 mg oral dose of metronidazole was given to their mothers
Candida normally lives on the skin and inside the body, in places such as the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina, without causing any problems
Worldwide, the median age of patients with esophageal candidiasis is 55
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Postmenstrual age greater than 40 weeks: 10 mg/kg IV every 8 hours
Absorption - Disposition of metronidazole in the body is similar for both oral and
5 or higher is a sign of bacterial vaginosis
Plasma levels of the drug and metabolite are measurable, but less than maternal plasma levels
It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth
Examination of a wet mount with KOH preparation should be performed for all women with symptoms or signs of VVC, and
A male yeast infection is a fungal infection caused by a yeast called Candida
Metronidazole is most commonly used to treat skin infections, while Doxycycline is most commonly used to treat respiratory tract infections
Common symptoms of oral thrush can include: a burning or painful sensation in the Leaky Gut and Candida – A Much Bigger Systemic Problem