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health25 days ago•9 min saved

Young patient’s decade-long C. diff battle highlights shifting infection risks and the value of community support

Minnie Hatch, a 31-year-old from Ogden, Utah, spent a decade battling recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections before discovering she has a primary immunodeficiency disorder. Her journey illustrates how C. diff is increasingly affecting younger, community-dwelling patients rather than just the elderly in hospitals. After multiple recurrences and three fecal microbiota transplants (FMTs), Hatch found stability through intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy. Her experience underscores the importance of patient advocacy and community resources like the Peggy Lillis Foundation in navigating complex, chronic infections.

via CIDRAP|

#antibiotics #c-diff #fecal-microbiota-transplant

relationships3 years ago•3 min saved

The Risks of Sex and Immunosuppressants: Protecting Your Partner's Health

A reader seeks advice on whether it is safe for her partner, who is on an immunosuppressant medication, to perform oral sex due to the warning that it lowers the ability to fight fungal infections. An expert in STIs explains that the risk of transmitting yeast infections through oral sex is low, especially for healthy individuals on immunosuppressants for conditions like Crohn's disease or arthritis. However, it is important to consult with the doctor for more information and consider a second opinion to address concerns and explore potential options for safe sexual activity.

via Slate|

#doctors-orders #health #immunodeficiency

health3 years ago•1 min saved

World's First Human Infection by Killer Plant Fungus

A 61-year-old plant mycologist in India was infected by chondrostereum purpureum, a potentially deadly plant fungus that has never been known to affect humans before. The man had no underlying health conditions, making the case unusual. He was treated with antifungal medicine and has made a full recovery. Researchers suggest that the man may have had a genetic immunodeficiency that allowed the fungus to establish itself as a human pathogen.

via indy100|

#chondrostereum-purpureum #fungal-infection #health