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An infection is a condition where the body is invaded by microorganisms that multiply and damage the surrounding tissue. Infections can spread throughout the body or stay contained in a particular area. The organisms that can lead to an infection include bacteria, fungi, protozoa or viruses.CancerWeb: Infection MedicineNet: Definition of Infection Mayo Clinic: Germs: Understand and Protect Against Viruses and Infection
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- Infections can be fatalLawrence Wilson, MD: Prevention and Handling infections Naturally
- Acute symptoms include inflammation, redness, pus, pain or swellingLawrence Wilson, MD: Prevention and Handling infections Naturally
- Some infections are resistant to antibioticsU.S. Food and Drug Administration: The Rise of Antibiotic-Resistant Infections
- Cancer patients are at a higher risk of developing infections and harder to treatAmerican Cancer Society: Infections in People with Cancer
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Causes of Infections
- Bacteria: Single-celled organisms without a defined nucleus.Fun Science Gallery: Introduction to the Protists They usually multiply quickly and some may release harmful toxins that make a person sickMedlinePlus: Bacterial Infections
- Fungi: Molds and yeasts that usually cause infections in the skin and lungs.
- Protozoa: Single-celled organisms with a defined nucleus, usually found in water.MedlinePlus: Parasitic Diseases Fun Science Gallery: Introduction to the Protists
- Virus: Encapsulated genetic material that needs a host cell to reproduceMedlinePlus: Viral Infections
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People who suffer from fatigue, muscle aches, food sensitivities, psoriasis, asthma and many other common complaints may actually have a yeast infection. Too much yeast (specifically, "Candida Albicans") in the body is a problem that ap...
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@RachelJameson I'll live. Got a bad kidney infection is all. Thanks.
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@cin320 I had the stomach flu for like 2 weeks, and now I've got some infection or some shit. I can never be 100% healthy, huh?
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situation still v worrying re Tom's mother. Infection is in her skin & antibiotics aren't helping.
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#tasmania Dirty docs infection risk http://bit.ly/4vidrD #classichits7sd
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View All Infection Questions (76) | Ask a Questionhow do you fix an ear infection without going to the doctor? (1 Answer)Definitely go to a doctor if the infection persists. Since the infection is located in the head you do NOT want it to spread. You have your tympanic membrane there ... read moreOn the palm of my left hand there is an infection which is spreading. The area shows small boils under the skin with transparent liquid. (3 Answers)There is only one thing to do: Go see the doctor. The boils are obviously contagious, as they spread after piercing them. Just applying apple cider vinegar is not enough, ... read more
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Infection Discussion and Blogs
- SZone: FDA Issues "Strong Warning" about Potentially Deadly Drug Side Effects (October 11, 2008)
- HealthBoards: Bacterial Infection Reoccurance (September 3, 2008)
- HealthTalk: Coping with Chronic Respiratory Infections (December 4, 2006)
- BabyCenter: Combating Ear Infections
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