Infections

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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INFECTIONS - The successful invasion, establishment and growth of micro-organisms in the tissues of the host.
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Yeast Infections and Diabetes: What is the Link?
Yeast Infections: When Should You Treat Yourself?
Recurrent Yeast Infections: Should You Worry?
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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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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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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 and inflammation and coronary artery disease
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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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Infections caused by bacteria and fungi, general, specified, or unspecified.
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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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Most infections come from bacteria normally found on your skin and in your mouth, intestines and genital tract. Sometimes, the cause of an infection may not be known. Even if you take extra care, you still may get an infection.
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Yeast infections
Yeast infections occur when certain internal or external factors change the normal environment of your vagina and trigger an overgrowth of a microscopic fungus — the most common being a fungus called Candida albicans (C.
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Yeast Infections
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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coli infections cause most of the enterobacterial infections in the United States. The organisms are categorized according to whether they are invasive or noninvasive. Noninvasive types of E. coli include what are called enteropathogenic E.
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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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Chlamydia infections in women
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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by parasitic microorganisms.
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Fingertip Infections
What are Fingertip Infections?
There are several kinds of fingertip infections, typically occurring in the following locations: ...
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Recently, infections with certain types of chlamydia have been associated with coronary heart disease.
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Mycoplasma Infections
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respiratory infections - Respiratory infections occur by coming in contact with infectious material from another individual or inanimate object. The secretions from the respiratory tract may contain the virus.
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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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When less blood is flowing, it is harder for the body to fight off infections and heal itself. As a result, sores on your feet may not heal and can become infected. Without treatment, theses infections can cause serious damage.
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Viral infections are one of the commonest causes of
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Viral infections are one of the commonest causes of dizziness, possibly because they, or the fever they induce, can upset the brain and nervous system.
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Infections in the infant can be localized, or may involve the entire body. In babies, strep infections are divided into early-onset and late-onset disease.
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Infections with yeast (Candida) or bacteria that live on the skin (the most common cause)
Sexually transmitted infections, such as herpes simplex
Irritation of the skin by soap, detergents or spermicidal jelly ...
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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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Viral Infections
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Infections aiguës avec des symptômes soudains de dbut, tel que des fièvres, de colds, de toux, d'inflammation d'oeil, de gorge ou de nez.
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Infections or graft-versus-host disease after a bone marrow transplant.
Lung disease, such as asthma, before cancer treatment.
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Infections with high fever
Medications such as negative inotropic drugs (beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers)
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Abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmias)
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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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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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Most infections of the conjunctiva clear up with use of eye drops containing medication that kill or at least cripple the offending organism. The choice of eye drop depends on the particular germ causing the infection.
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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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OPPORTUNISTIC INFECTIONS: Illnesses caused by various organisms, some of which usually do not cause disease in persons with normal immune systems.
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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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A drug that treats infections caused by fungi.
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A hormone therapy drug used to decrease the production of estrogen.
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) A viral disease that destroys the body's ability to fight infections, leaving the body susceptible to many other diseases. Acute A sudden onset of symptoms or disease.
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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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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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Infectious : resulting from bacterial or viral infections.
Noninfectious : due to certain allergies (such as pollen or animal dander ) and chemical irritants (such as smoke, preservatives in contact lens solutions and some eye drops, ...
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Treatment: Mycobacterial infections are difficult to cure, although medications such as Kanamycin and Erythromycin are sometimes effective. Combination antibiotics may be used in extreme cases.
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A general term for fungal infections of the skin, usually combined with a description of the site or cause. Examples include tinea cruris or "jock itch," and tinea pedis or "athlete's foot."
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Such strategies are readily observable among the herpesviruses, a family of large DNA viruses that efficiently produce persistent infections and disease in their host.
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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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