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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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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 microorganisms 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
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: Protein encapsulated genetic material (DNA or RNA) that needs a host cell to reproduceMedlinePlus: Viral Infections
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Infection Questions
how do you fix an ear infection without going to the doctor? 1 AnswerDefinitely 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 ... read more
On 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 AnswersThere 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 ... read more
My laptop is infected with "Antivirus System Pro", tried to fix it and made it worse. Windows XP won't start. Please Help 12 AnswersYour operating system or a part of it either corrupted or damaged. Have you tried the "last known good configaration"? Select it and wait what is going on. If... 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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really doesn't want an ear infection right now.
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Okay so H has stomach upset and chest infection, +now my mother has phoned to say she is being sick+has temperature. Anything else, anyone??
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RT @kaysunmusic: It's been found that 90% women were yeast infection free after cutting sugar refined sugar fr. Diet for a year
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@retrobotic i don't think my mouth infection is contagious, so i'm coming over later. ...that could be the grossest thing i've ever said.
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@AtiqaJ Had afew bumps n bruises from sparring...thought it was staff infection!!
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