Fungal infections of skin are one of the most common infections in human beings. The areas which are likely to get infected include the scalp, the hands and the feet. Dermatophytes, yeasts and moulds are the three major fungi responsible for skin infections. Earlier oral antifungal agents were used for treatment of fungal infection in finger and toe nails. The disadvantages of oral antifungal a...

The aqueous, methanolic and phenolic extracts of Rubus ulmifolius leaves were studied and tested for their antimicrobial and antifungi activity against some clinical bacteria .Than the acute toxicity was evaluated. The results showed that the phenolic extract was the most active of staphylococcus aureus with a maximum zone of inhibition 7-12mm. All the other bacteria and fungi showed no signifi...

However, we disagree with Dr Lee that the toxicity should be attributed solely to rectal paracetamol. Firstly, the pharmacokinetics of rectal paracetamol have been extensively studied, and it has been suggested that even a rectal regimen of 25 mg/kg every 6 hours for a mean of 2 to 3 days did not result in supratherapeutic concentration. Secondly, because oral and rectal paracetamol are metabol...