Patient's question:
Doctor,Hello:
My boyfriend was diagnosed with balanitis at the hospital today. The test results showed a fungal infection. (What does the plus sign after the word "fungal" on the test report mean?) Could you please tell me what methods can treat this? The doctor prescribed intravenous infusion, but didn't tell him what it was. It costs 125 yuan per day, and he needs to receive it for five days. Please give me the answer, urgently waiting online!!!!!!
First follow-up question: If he needs to receive intravenous infusion, what kind of medicine is it? Is it caused by Candida?
Second follow-up question: To Director Li Xuejun: If it is...
Doctor's answer:
Hello: (What does the "+" sign mean after the word "fungus" on the certificate?) This means your condition should be classified as confirmed fungal infection. The basic principle of Western medicine treatment is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Generally, it involves both internal and external treatment. For the treatment of acute superficial balanitis and annular erosive balanitis, erythromycin and tetracycline are the first-line choices. Typically, 0.5g is taken four times a day. For trichomoniasis balanitis, metronidazole is the first-line treatment, with 0.2g taken three times a day for 10 days. For balanitis caused by Candida albicans, it is commonly treated with griseofulvin or itraconazole. Griseofulvin is administered at a dose of 100,000 to 200,000 units twice daily, while itraconazole is taken at 100mg twice daily for 7 days.