More From encyclopedia.com
gramicidin , gramicidin (gram-i-sy-din) n. an antibiotic that acts against a wide range of bacteria. It is used in combination with other antibacterial drugs or s… ampicillin , am·pi·cil·lin / ˌampiˈsilin/ • n. Med. a semisynthetic form of penicillin used chiefly to treat infections of the urinary and respiratory tracts.
amp… Boils , Boils
Definition
Boils and carbuncles are bacterial infections of hair follicles and surrounding skin that form pustules (small blister-like swelling… Fungal Infections , Definition
Fungi are types of parasitic plants that include molds, mildew, and yeast. A fungal infection is an inflammatory condition in which fungi… Sporotrichosis , Definition
Sporotrichosis is a chronic infection caused by the microscopic fungus Sporothrix schenckii. The disease causes ulcers on the skin that ar… Scabies , Definition
Scabies is a relatively contagious infection caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei).
Description
Scabies is caused by a tiny insect abo…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
tolnaftate