Phenoxymethylpenicillin, also known as penicillin V, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is used for the treatment of strep throat, otitis media, and cellulitis. It is also used to prevent rheumatic fever and to prevent infections following removal of the spleen. It is given by mouth. Side effects include diarrhea, nausea, and allergic reactions including anaphylaxis. It is not recommended in those with a history of penicillin allergy. I
What is Sezary Syndrome? Sezary Syndrome, or Sezary disease, is defined as a more aggressive variant of a form of cancer known as cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that belongs to a broad group of diseases known as non-hodgkinâs lymphomas. Other than humans, the disorder has also been reported in cats and dogs.
1. Severâs disease, also known as calcaneal apophysitis, is an inflammation of the apophysis of the heel, which is open in childhood [1] and [2] . It is a condition which has been commented upon and looked at in a retrospective fashion, but has not to date been examined in a systematic manner.everâs disease, being a self-limiting condition [4] , affects quality of life rather than affecting life expectancy [14] . Establishing the effect of this condition on the individual is important in the determination of allocation of health services for treatment.