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perineal hygiene
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what is 'perineal hygiene'?
Definition for perineal hygiene
perineal hygiene is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: vaginitis, vulvovaginitis from poor hygiene and diaper rash.
related diagnosis for 'perineal hygiene'
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diagnosis
vaginitis
inflammation of vagina
perineal hygiene and vaginitis
vulvovaginitis from poor hygiene
inflammation of vulva and vagina from poor hygiene
perineal hygiene and vulvovaginitis from poor hygiene
diaper rash
rash in diaper area
perineal hygiene and diaper rash
diabetic vulvitis
vulvar irritation in diabetes
perineal hygiene and diabetic vulvitis
related procedure for 'perineal hygiene'/associated diagnoses
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procedures
Sitz Bath
perineal hygiene and Sitz Bath
Candida Culture
perineal hygiene and Candida Culture
KOH prep
perineal hygiene and KOH prep
Cervical culture
perineal hygiene and Cervical culture
DNA probe for chlamydia/GC
perineal hygiene and DNA probe for chlamydia/GC
Direct microscopy
perineal hygiene and Direct microscopy
Gram stain
perineal hygiene and Gram stain
Papanicolaou smear
perineal hygiene and Papanicolaou smear
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
perineal hygiene and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Rapid antigen tests
perineal hygiene and Rapid antigen tests
STD cultures
perineal hygiene and STD cultures
Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA Probe
perineal hygiene and Trichomonas Vaginalis DNA Probe
Vaginal wet mount
perineal hygiene and Vaginal wet mount
Wet smear for clue cells
perineal hygiene and Wet smear for clue cells
Whiff test
perineal hygiene and Whiff test
beta-tubulin (BTUB) fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system
perineal hygiene and beta-tubulin (BTUB) fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system
cultures vaginal discharge
perineal hygiene and cultures vaginal discharge
rapid antigen testing chlamydia
perineal hygiene and rapid antigen testing chlamydia
rectal cultures chlamydia
perineal hygiene and rectal cultures chlamydia
rectal cultures gonorrhea
perineal hygiene and rectal cultures gonorrhea
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related medication for 'perineal hygiene'/associated diagnoses
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clotrimazole
perineal hygiene and clotrimazole
miconazole
perineal hygiene and miconazole
fluconazole
perineal hygiene and fluconazole
azithromycin
perineal hygiene and azithromycin
cefoxitin
perineal hygiene and cefoxitin
ceftriaxone
perineal hygiene and ceftriaxone
clindamycin
perineal hygiene and clindamycin
clindamycin topical(cleocin t)
perineal hygiene and clindamycin topical(cleocin t)
clotrimazole(mycelex troche , clotrimazole troche)
perineal hygiene and clotrimazole(mycelex troche , clotrimazole troche)
conjugated estrogens
perineal hygiene and conjugated estrogens
doxycycline
perineal hygiene and doxycycline
erythromycin
perineal hygiene and erythromycin
fluconazole(diflucan )
perineal hygiene and fluconazole(diflucan )
metronidazole
perineal hygiene and metronidazole
metronidazole vaginal(metrogel-vaginal , vandazole)
perineal hygiene and metronidazole vaginal(metrogel-vaginal , vandazole)
metronidazole(flagyl)
perineal hygiene and metronidazole(flagyl)
triple sulfa
perineal hygiene and triple sulfa
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Vulvovaginal health - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1.1 Vulvo-Perineal Localization of Dermatologic Disorders ... your sex partners, ask sex partners to practice basic hygiene of their genitals. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulvovaginal_disorders
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eMedicine - Fournier Gangrene : Article by Michael T Marynowski
In 1883, the French venereologist Jean Alfred Fournier described a series in which 5 previously healthy young men ... adequate perineal hygiene or the ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic929.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vulvovaginitis
Environmental factors such as poor hygiene and allergens may also cause this ... Improved perineal hygiene is necessary to help healing and to prevent future ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000897.htm
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Clinical and microbiological features of Haemophilus influenzae ...
Although poor perineal hygiene, threadworms, foreign bodies, and other non ... be caused by a mixture of faecal flora resulting from poor perineal hygiene.1,2 ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1769841
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Foreign Body, Vagina
Objects placed in the vagina are foreign bodies that may produce symptoms or be ... Poor perineal hygiene may cause irritation of the vulva or vagina. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/foreign-body-vagina?page=4
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Standard Precautions excerpt from the Guideline for Isolation ...
The elements of Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette include 1) education of ... from a contaminated body-site (e.g., perineal area) to a clean body-site (e.g., face) ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/gl_isolation_standard.html
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Household Products Database - Health and Safety Information on ...
Oral Hygiene. Other. Personal Cleanliness. Skin Care. Type. antiperspirant ... Lever 2000 Anti Bacterial Moisturizing Wipes. Provon Antibacterial Perineal Wash ...
http://householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/household/prodt...
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eMedicine - Fecal Incontinence : Article Excerpt by Stephen D Seymour
... hemorrhoids, enlarged skin tags, poor hygiene, fistula-in-ano, and rectal ... The perineal membrane, along with other fascial supports, inhibits the caudad ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/Fecal-Incontinence.htm
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Painful Spastic Hip Dislocation: Proximal Femoral Resection
... be associated with several problems such as difficulties with perineal hygiene ... All cases also had improved ease of access for perineal hygiene. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1888372
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Vulvovaginitis
... absorbent clothing, combined with good hygiene of the genital area also prevents ... Female perineal anatomy. Most Popular ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000897prv.htm
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Home Page. Detailed Search. NIDDK Home. Contact Us. New Search. Link to ... Appropriate hygiene for hands and perineal skin after bowel movements is essential. ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=6&...
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Urethritis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A cotton swab is inserted 1?4 cm into the urethra and rotated once. The swab is then smeared onto a glass slide ... Proper perineal hygiene should be stressed. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urethritis
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CDC - Hospital Infection Control in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant ...
... therapy should maintain good perineal hygiene to minimize loss of skin ... this, HSCT units should develop special protocols for patient perineal care. ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol7no2/dykewicz.htm
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eMedicine - Vulvar-Vaginal Reconstruction : Article by Stephen A Metz
Trauma to the female perineum can occur ... Anterior to this line is the perineal membrane. ... Encourage the patient to maintain good hygiene of the area. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3340.htm
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Extensive Groin and Perineal Hidradenitis Suppurativa Complicated by ...
The perineal discharge had an offensive fishy odour and was purulent. ... with obesity and tight clothing, poor hygiene, smoking as seen in this patient, ...
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Anus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hygiene is important for good anal health and anal sex. ... caused by careless or sometimes necessarily sacrificial surgery in the perineal ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anus
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eMedicine - Urethral Prolapse : Article Excerpt by Raymond Rackley
... trauma during birth, such as prolonged vaginal delivery or perineal tears. ... elderly people, poor nutrition and hygiene have been reported as additional ...
http://emedicine.com/med/byname/urethral-prolapse.htm
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eMedicine - Lower Extremity Reconstruction, Knee : Article Excerpt by ...
Risks As many as 17-20% of patients with arthroplasties have complications that ... problems for nurses, one of which is the maintenance of perineal hygiene. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/byname/Lower-Extremity-Reconstruction--Knee.htm
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MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Chamomile (Matricaria recutita ...
Chamomile (Matricaria recutita, Chamaemelum nobile) ... hygiene (mouthwash), osteoporosis, parasites/worms, peptic ulcers, perineal ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-chamomile.html
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Vesicoureteral reflux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
4 International Classification of Vesicoureteral Reflux. 5 Diagnosis. 6 Treatment ... Good perineal hygiene, and timed and double voiding are also important aspects ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesicoureteral_reflux
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
... or erectile dysfunction, painful ejaculation, and low back or perineal pain. ... urinary tract and how UTIs occur, including sexual behavior, poor hygiene, urine ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=8&...
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CDC - Maternal Malaria and Perinatal HIV Transmission, Western Kenya
Fresh from the field: some controversies in tropical medicine and hygiene. ... Episiotomy or perineal tear. 36.4% Mean duration of rupture of membranes ± SD ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol10no4/03-0303.htm
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eMedicine - Normal and Abnormal Puerperium : Article by Karin Witt
... include infected lochia, fecal contamination of the wound, and poor hygiene. ... Perform an inspection to identify hematoma, perineal abscess, or stitch abscess. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3240.htm
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eMedicine - Rectal Prolapse: Surgical Perspective : Article by Jaime ...
Altemeier et al described their perineal approach in 1971, which involves ... prolapse has decreased over the years due to improved nutrition and hygiene. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic2939.htm
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Nursing assistant skills - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... exposure to bodily fluids is likely, when perineal or fingernail ... Denture and mouth care is very important in providing proper hygiene for patients. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_assistant_skills
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 ... Appropriate hygiene for hands and perineal skin after bowel movements is essential. ...
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Recommendations for Preventing the Spread of Vancomycin Resistance
... stool or rectal swab, perineal area, axilla or umbilicus, ... Alcohol-impregnated wipes as an alternative in hand hygiene. Am J Infect Control 1990;18:70-6. ...
http://wonder.cdc.gov/wonder/prevguid/m0039349/m0039349.asp
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eMedicine - Lower Extremity Reconstruction, Knee : Article Excerpt by ...
Lower Extremity Reconstruction, Knee - Soft tissue defects of the knee that require reconstructive surgery may occur after ... maintenance of perineal hygiene. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/byname/lower-extremity-reconstruction-knee.htm
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Foreskin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It may be done for religious, aesthetic, health, or hygiene reasons, or to treat disease. ... Internal spermatic fascia) ? Perineal raphe ? Spermatic cord ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreskin
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Vaginitis - eMedicine
Clinical overview of the various causes of the condition as well as differentials, medication options, and follow-up care.
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic631.htm
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Vulva - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Perineodynia (perineal pain) Desquamative Inflammatory Vaginitis (DIV) ... in other less devout regions it is a practice for the purpose of good hygiene. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vulva
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eMedicine - Vulvovaginitis : Article by Anuritha Tirumani
Vulvovaginitis is common, affecting ... defined etiologic agent or poor perineal hygiene ... aims at improving perineal hygiene and decreasing moisture. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic639.htm
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Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal
... including showering and performing perineal care, and practised several ... Such behaviour indicates very poor menstrual hygiene. ...
http://www.emro.who.int/Publications/EMHJ/0701/25.htm
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eMedicine - Imperforate Hymen : Article Excerpt by Judith A Lacy
Imperforate hymen has been diagnosed with prenatal ultrasound documentation of ... ensure the child maintains excellent perineal hygiene and avoids vulvovaginitis. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/Imperforate-Hymen.htm
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Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings Recommendations of ...
Part I. Review of the Scientific Data Regarding Hand Hygiene ... Hand hygiene. ... The perineal or inguinal areas are usually most heavily colonized, but the ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5116a1.htm
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eMedicine - Hidradenitis Suppurativa : Article by Naveen Pokala
The perineal disease tends to be more severe. ... treatment measures include good hygiene, weight reduction, use of antiseptic ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2717.htm
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History of medicine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... of torn ear lobes, perineal lithotomy, cataract surgery, and several other ... thrust of medicine was the maintenance of health by control of diet and hygiene. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_medicine
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
A vaginal yeast infection is caused by one of a group of ... Douching, bubble baths, hygiene sprays, or scented soaps around the vulva may irritate the skin. ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?chr...
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Urinary Tract Infection in Men - Chapter 19
both men and women, clinical studies suggest that. the overall prevalence of UTI is higher in women. ... perineal hygiene, and perirectal or perianal infections. ...
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/statistics/uda/Urinary_Tract_Inf...
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
Complications can be minimized with simple vaginal hygiene and regular followup visits. ... suprapubic (lower abdominal) or perineal pain and pressure; sexual ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=13...
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Pyelonephritis and Urosepsis Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae
Max von Pettenkofer-Institut für Hygiene und Medizinische Mikrobiologie,1 Clinic ... of urine specimens with S. pneumoniae from perineal colonization (6) ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?tool=pub...
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Talk:Certified Nursing Assistant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
2.4 Introduction Section, proposed change (Done) ... perineal and perianal, right? Dpbsmith 13:03, 15 Jan 2004 (UTC) "This helps with hygiene. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Certified_Nursing_Assistant
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Patient Information Publications
hygiene, inadequate liquid intake, and. bladder catheterization may ... even further, cleanse the perineal area with. soap and water and dry the skin in this ...
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/pepubs/bladder/bladder7_9.pdf
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eMedicine - Necrotizing Fasciitis : Article Excerpt by Michael Maynor
... fasciitis that is localized to the scrotum and perineal area. ... Pediatric cases have been reported from countries where poor hygiene is prevalent. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/byname/necrotizing-fasciitis.htm
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NIDDK Clearinghouses Reference Collection
This patient education fact sheet reviews the management of bowel dysfunction, ... Appropriate hygiene for hands and perineal skin after bowel movements is essential. ...
http://catalog.niddk.nih.gov/resources/results.cfm?result=al...
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eMedicine - Circumcision : Article by Carlos A Angel
... is complex, the dorsal nerve of the penis and branches of the perineal nerve ... However, without proper hygiene, the individual is at risk for chronic skin ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic1791.htm
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eMedicine - Complement Receptor Deficiency : Article by Alan P Knutsen
The complement system exerts many of its effects through ... Good oral hygiene is important to manage the oral infections (eg, gingivitis, periodontitis) ...
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic448.htm
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Guidelines for Preventing Opportunistic Infections Among Hematopoietic ...
Recommendations of CDC, the Infectious Disease Society of America, and the ... and candidates should follow safe hygiene practices (e.g., frequent hand washing ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4910a1.htm
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eMedicine - Perianal Abscess : Article Excerpt by Andre Hebra
... frequent diarrhea, and poor personal hygiene and the formation of anorectal ... by movement and increased perineal pressure from sitting or defecation. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/perianal-abscess.htm
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eMedicine - Palliative Care of the Patient With Advanced Gynecologic ...
... involvement of the perineal region and inguinofemoral ... challenge in terms of odor and hygiene, which is amenable to dressing with activated charcoal. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3342.htm
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