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Medical Conditions - Secondary Infection

Infection that occurs during the treatment of some other infection is called secondary infection. It results from the medicines used for the infection or due to change in the immune system. Most women develop a vaginal yeast infection after taking antibiotics for some bacterial infection.

All secondary infection Q&A

I have a cold, cough, runny nose with yellowish secretion. What should I do now?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you have had nasal discharge and mild cough for four days, and you are currently on decongestant and antiallergic medications.

How to manage severe eczema in a 9-year-old?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns.

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How should a head injury in a child be treated?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As it is an injury around the eye, it may cause congestion in the eyes and secondary infection as well. She also needs analgesics.

I coughed up blood twice after tonsillectomy surgery. Is this a concerning issue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very common to have small bleeds or clots in the sputum post-tonsillectomy. There is nothing that you need to worry about.

I have redness and itching in my vulva after using a hair mask. Kindly help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing the information. From your statement, it looks like contact dermatitis with superimposed infection.

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