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Alzheimer S Patient. Wears Diapers And Having Rash. Diagnosed For Severe Fungal Infection. Urine Catheter. Cured?
Hello, my mom is living in a seniors residence for Alzheimer's patients. She is incontinent and wears diapers. After weeks of having a rash and in house medical treatment, we sent her to hospital and they confirmed it was a severe fungal infection. After 48 hours of assessment & treatment, she has been released with a urinary catheter, fungal medication & special creams. Is this a common occurrence? Are treatments like this effective? and can it be cured?
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Sun, 29 Sep 2013
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Hi,
At this age incontinent of urination is common problem.
And due to this problem and wearing diapers, loclal hygiene is not maintained giving rise to recurrent UTi and fungal infection.
Continue with medicines.
Keep local hygiene clean, dry and airy.
Ok and take care.
At this age incontinent of urination is common problem.
And due to this problem and wearing diapers, loclal hygiene is not maintained giving rise to recurrent UTi and fungal infection.
Continue with medicines.
Keep local hygiene clean, dry and airy.
Ok and take care.
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