Infection

Vaginal infections are frequent causes of distress and discomfort in adult women. The most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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Infection, urinary tract (UTI): An infection in the urinary system that begins when microorganisms cling to the opening of the urethra (the canal from the bladder) and begin to multiply. Most UTIs are due to one type of bacteria, E.
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Infection: The growth of a parasitic organism within the body. (A parasitic organism is one that lives on or in another organism and draws its nourishment therefrom.) A person with an infection has another organism (a "germ") growing within him, ...
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Infections may be spread via respiratory droplets, direct contact, contaminated food, or vectors, such as insects. They can also be transmitted sexually (see sexually transmitted diseases) and from mother to fetus.
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INFECTION - The successful invasion, establishment and growth of micro-organisms in the tissues of the host.
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These infections are much more common in girls and women than in boys and men younger than 50 years. The reason for this is not well understood.
About 40% of women and 12% of men have a urinary tract infection at some time in their life.
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Infection in children may occur at any age.
Adenoviral respiratory infections are most common in the late winter, spring, and early summer. Intestinal tract infections can occur anytime throughout the year.
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Infection occurs when the parasitic guinea worm resides within the body. Infection is not apparent until a pregnant female worm prepares to expel embryos. The infection is rarely fatal, but the latter stage is painful.
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Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for about 8.3 million doctor visits each year.
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Infection - Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, which may be clinically inapparent or result in local cellular injury.
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Infections of the external ear (otitis externa) are characterized by redness, burning, itching and aching in the ear canal. Sometimes the fleshy part of the outer ear (the pinna) is also involved.
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Infections in elderly 'caused by imbalance in immune system'
25 July 2006
Imbalances in the immune systems of elderly people could be making them prone to illness and infection after surgery or from cuts and falls, new research suggests.
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Infection may begin as a small reddish painful spot or bump on the skin. This quickly changes to a painful bronzed or purplish patch that expands rapidly. The center may become black and dead (necrotic). The skin may break open.
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Infections and inflammation and coronary artery disease
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Infection is confirmed by examining a sample of urine in the laboratory for bacteria or white blood cells. Your doctor can show you how to take a urine sample from your child.
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Infection with candida fungus can lead to problems such as diaper rash, vaginal yeast infections and oral thrush.
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Infections by Escherichia coli and other bacteria living in human intestines cause a great deal of diarrheal illness in American children.
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If infection occurs, it is called septic bursitis, and is generally the result of a direct puncture.
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An infection can be passed from a pregnant woman to her baby during birth. Chlamydia can cause the baby to have eye infections or pneumonia.
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An infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that gradually destroys the immune system.
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Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents take their children to the doctor. While there are different types of ear infections, the most common is called otitis media, which means an inflammation and infection of the middle ear.
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The infection usually causes few, if any, symptoms in the pregnant woman. On the other hand, babies risk serious birth defects if they catch one of these infections during pregnancy or delivery.
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Serious infections may require hospitalization for treatment. Immediate antibiotic treatment of anaerobic infections is necessary. Laboratory testing may identify the bacteria causing the infection and also which antibiotic will work best.
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Vaginal yeast infections, also called "Candida vaginal infections," typically are caused by the Candida albicans fungus. During a lifetime, 75% of all women are likely to have at least one vaginal Candida infection, and up to 45% have two or more.
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The good news about infections that are dangerous to babies is that the overwhelming majority of them can be treated before they do harm.
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How to prevent yeast infections?
Three out of four women will experience at least one yeast infection during her life, many experience recurrent infections. Practicing some of these prevention techniques may help reduce your risk.
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Infection of the cervix with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common cause of cervical cancer. Not all women with HPV infection, however, will develop cervical cancer.
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Infection in a breast gland or collecting duct can produce breast pain as can irritation of the nerve that provides sensation from the breast. Hormonal imbalance can also create mastodynia, but in this case, both breasts are typically involved.
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Infection of the mouth by yeast. Characterized by milky-white lesions on the mouth, lips and throat.
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INFECTION: The state or condition in which the body (or part of the body) is invaded by an infectious agent (eg, a bacterium, fungus, or virus), which multiplies and produces an injurious effect (active infection). As related to HIV ...
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infection
Invasion and multiplication of germs in the body. Infections can occur in any part of the body, and can be localized or systemic (spread throughout the body). The germs may be bacteria, viruses, yeast, or fungi.
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Ear infections and possible consequences such as glue ear are a common problem in childhood. This article covers the symptoms and treatment of the disorder.
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Tinea infections may disappear spontaneously and can persist for years. They are difficult to treat and often recur. Best results usually are obtained with early treatment before the fungal infection establishes itself firmly.
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A serious infection can develop once the total neutrophil count (% neutrophils times total WBC count) drops below 50/ml.
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Chronic middle ear infections are described as:
Signs of chronic ear infections include persistent ear pain, ear drainage, or hearing loss (over a 3-month period).
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Candidiasis A common fungal infection. Carcinogen A substance that causes cancer. For example, nicotine in cigarettes is a carcinogen that causes lung cancer. Carcinoma A type of cancer that starts in the skin or the lining of organs.
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A major component of the immune surveillance system, lymphatic tissue responds to inflammation, infections and malignant tumors. Any of these may cause an enlargement. For inflammation and infection, the nodes may be swollen and tender and movable.
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complicated intra-abdominal infections due to Escherichia coli, Clostridium clostridioforme, Eubacterium lentum, Peptostreptococcus species, Bacteroides fragilis, Bacteroides distasonis, Bacteroides ovatus, Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, ...
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A number of urogenital tract infections are known to increase risk for preterm birth. These infections are thought to contribute to PTB through complex interactions between microorganisms and maternal/fetal natural defense mechanisms. (14-16).
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Evasion of host immune recognition plays a key role in the establishment of systemic viral infection. Many viruses have evolved complex strategies for this evasion (one example being the down-regulation of cell surface MHC-I display).
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Signs: Irritation of the skin may cause flashing against objects, and if the infection occurs in the gill area, the fish may show signs of hypoxia by lingering at the top of the tank or coughing.
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Transmission of infection: Many of the organisms that cause sexually-transmitted diseases live on the mucous membranes that line the urethra, , anus, and mouth. Some also live on the skin.
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Complex system by which the body resists infection and disease.
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RIBAVIRIN - One of a new class of drugs used to treat viral infections called nucleocide analogues. These drugs interfere in a specific way with the mechanisms used by viruses for multiplication.
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Jeffe DB, Mutha S, Kim LE, Evanoff BA, L'Ecuyer PB, Fraser VJ. Does clinical experience affect medical students' knowledge, attitudes, and compliance with Universal Precautions? Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology. 1998, 19:767-771.
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