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Infection

An infection is when a foreign organism invades our body, multiplies, and colonize in the body and damages the tissue. The organism can enter the body through skin contact, eating contaminated food, inhaling spores, exchanging bodily fluids, and touching an infected surface. Viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections are a few types of infection.

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I have an infection in the genital area which leaves scar-like marks, itches, and spreads to my knees. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing an infection in the genital area, which has resulted in the appearance of scar-like marks and intense itching. Unfortunately, the infection has now spread from my navel down to my knees. Please help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Shahad Alshehri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information you provided, a probable diagnosis of your condition is a tinea infection. However, to further understand your condition, it would be helpful to know the following information from your medical his...  Read Full »

I wear braces. I had a streptococcal infection and a canker sore on my lower lip. Should I be concerned?

Query: Hi doctor, I am currently using braces. A week ago, I got a cut on the inner side of my lower lip. My lip got inflamed. Now I have something like canker sores very close to the outside of my lower lip. Can this be due to an infection? I am unsure if it got worse since I also got a streptococcus infe...  Read Full »


Dr. Shahad Alshehri

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry for your injury. Luckily, it is not deep nor does it seem infected. Such injuries from braces or others will usually heal within a few days. Since you are already under proper treatment, there is no need to worry about it getting ...  Read Full »

Does using a liquid skin bandage previously used by others pose a risk of blood-borne pathogens?

Query: Hello doctor,I used a new liquid skin bandage that may have been previously used by other people. I want to ensure that there is no risk of blood-borne pathogens.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Shahad Alshehri

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Using anything that has been used by others is always risky, not only for bloodborne infections but also for bacterial infections that can be transmitted from skin to skin. Please avoid using items that are meant for personal use, such as banda...  Read Full »

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