BLASTOMYCOSIS
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Blastomycosis must be treated or it will
gradually lead to death. Treatment with the fungicidal drug
ketoconazole (Nizoral) taken orally is effective in about 75% of
patients. Amphotericin B (Fungizone) given intravenously is also
very effective, but it has more toxic side effects than ketoconazole.
Treatment with amphotericin B usually requires hospitalization, and
the patient may also receive other drugs to minimize the its side
effects.
Alternative treatment
Alternative treatment for fungal infections focuses on creating an
internal environment where the fungus cannot survive. This is
accomplished by eating a diet low in dairy products, sugars,
including honey and fruit juice, and foods like beer that contain
yeast. This is complemented by a diet consisting, in large part, of
uncooked and unprocessed foods. Supplements of vitamins C, E,
A-plus, and B complex may also be useful. Lactobacillus acidophilus
and Bifidobacterium will replenish the good bacteria in the
intestines. Some antifungal herbs, like garlic (Allium sativum), can
be consumed in relatively large doses and for an extended period of
time in order to increase effectiveness. A variety of antifungal
herbs, such as myrrh (Commiphora molmol), tea tree oil (Melaleuca
spp.), citrus seed extract, pau d'arco tea (Tabebuia impetiginosa),
and garlic may also be applied directly to the infected skin. |
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