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Vaginal infections are frequent causes of distress and discomfort in adult women. The most common vaginal infections are bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis, and vulvovaginal candidiasis.

 


Pinworm infection is a large intestine infection caused by a small, white worm called a pinworm. The medical name for the pinworm is Enterobius vermicularis.

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.

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.

Infections
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Infections of the Kidney and Bladder
Victoria J. Sharp, MD
Department of Urology
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Last Revised: March 2006
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Ear Infections
Flying and Your Child's Ears
Middle Ear Infections
Middle Ear Infections and Ear Tube Surgery
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Acute HIV infection is a period of rapid viral replication that immediately ... Acute Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 infection". N. Engl. J. Med. ...
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Infections can occur anywhere along the urinary tract, from the kidneys to the ureters (the tubes that drain urine out of the kidneys into the bladder), the bladder or the urethra (the tube leading out of the bladder).

Ear infections are common in young children resulting in millions of office visits and antibiotic prescriptions annually.

Infections (Infectious Diseases)
Diseases & Conditions
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV)
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
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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.

Infection in Babies
Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past. Proper hygiene and proper precautions, along with numerous vaccines and rapidly advancing medical technology, help prevent many infections.

Infections are the result of the body's inability to fight off foreign microorganisms that may cause damage or disease if left untreated. Infections can be viral or bacterial in nature and might be caused by a fungus or parasite.

Infections with MRSA are most common in hospitals and other institutional health-care settings, such as nursing homes, where they tend to strike older people, those who are very ill, and people with a weakened immune system.

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.

Infection - Invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in body tissues, which may be clinically inapparent or result in local cellular injury.

Infections in elderly 'caused by imbalance in immune system'
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.

Infections
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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.

Infection is common and most women will have a vaginal yeast infection at some time. Other causes of a vaginal yeast infection are being pregnant, having diabetes, or having conditions that affect the immune system (such as AIDS or HIV).

Infections caused by M marinum are uncommon but well described in the literature. The estimated annual incidence is 0.27 cases per 100,000 adult patients.

Infection of the epididymis causes pain in the testicle.
Possible symptoms of prostate infection are:
discharge from the urethra
discomfort when or after you urinate
pain during or after intercourse
lower back pain.

Infection and chemotherapy:
As each person's individual medical profile and diagnosis is different, so is his/her reaction to treatment. Side effects may be severe, mild, or absent.

Infections that don’t respond to these medicines are starting to be more common. Using antifungal medicines when you don't really have a yeast infection can raise your risk of getting a hard-to-treat infection in the future.
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Infections with CMV can include: CMV pneumonia, CMV gastroenteritis, CMV retinitis, and CMV encephalitis (brain infection).

Infection is common among women who use estrogen-containing birth control pills and among women who are pregnant. This is due to the increased level of estrogen in the body.

infection in other parts of the head
permanent hearing loss
problems with speech and language development
Can otitis media be prevented?

Infections by Escherichia coli and other bacteria living in human intestines cause a great deal of diarrheal illness in American children.

An infection of the salivary glands is somewhat common. Viral infections such as mumps often affect the salivary glands (mumps most often affects the parotid glands).

An infection does not begin to get better within 3 days after you started taking an antibiotic.
You have a fever of 101.5° F (38.6° C) or higher.
A wound is becoming more painful or has red lines leading away from it.

Ear infection, outer ear
Signs and symptoms
Ear infections often affect children who are too young to describe how they feel.

HIV infection - asymptomatic
Symptoms:
Asymptomatic HIV infection is, by definition, characterized by the absence of symptoms associated with HIV, such as fevers, weight loss, oral thrush, ...

Ear Infections in Childhood
Description
Otitis : Inflammation of the ear, which may be marked by pain, fever, abnormalities of hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo.

HIV infection is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The condition gradually destroys the immune system, which makes it harder for the body to fight off infections.

HPV infections are common. It's estimated that close to 25 million people in the United States have HPV infections that can cause genital warts and related lesions.

The infection takes place in the fatty tissue of the breast and causes swelling. This swelling pushes on the milk ducts. The result is pain and lumps in the infected breast.

Ear infections happen mostly to young children because their tubes are smaller and get blocked more easily.
What are the symptoms?

ear infections
sinus infections
pneumonia
throat infections
Consult your child's physician for further evaluation.

The infection is most often caused by bacteria from the digestive tract being spread to the urethra and then traveling up the urinary tract to the bladder and sometimes the kidneys.

Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of a type of fungus called Candida, also known as yeast. Small amounts of yeast and other organisms are normally found in your vagina, as well as in your mouth and digestive tract.

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.

Urinary infections are a common problem for women. This article discusses the causes and how to treat them.
Whooping cough is dangerous in babies and young children. This article looks at the symptoms, treatment and prevention of the illness.

Paronychia infections are caused by bacteria such as staphylococcus, streptococcus, and pseudomonas. In most cases, paronychia infections can be differentiated from onychomycosis by the inflammation they cause to the skin adjacent to the nail.

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.

Meningococcal infection is a potentially fatal disease and aggressive treatment with Penicillin G in high doses is the treatment of choice.
Rifampin for two days is recommended as prophylaxis for close family contacts.

Herpes simplex eye infections are eye infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. Herpes simplex is the virus that can also cause cold sores and genital herpes.

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.

Debridement is used to clean dead and contaminated material from a wound to aid in healing, increase the tissue's ability to resist infection, and decrease inflammation. It can also be performed to get a tissue sample for testing and diagnosis.

Ear infections come in several varieties. Most people use the phrase 'ear infection' to refer to otitis media, an...
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Infection of the liver by viruses can result in liver inflammation, known as hepatitis. The inflammation can damage the liver cells and interfere with their normal function.

Infection of the scalp with one of several different types of fungus causes inflammation of the scalp and hair loss, a form of alopecia called Tinea capitis. Bacterial infection of the scalp can also produce a similar appearing area of alopecia.

Infection involving inflammation of female reproductive organs, particularly the fallopian tubes and ovaries. PID is a sexually transmitted infection.
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Infection with any of the malaria species can make a person feel very ill; infection with P. falciparum, if not promptly treated, may be fatal. Although malaria can be a fatal disease, illness and death from malaria are largely preventable.

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Viral Infections
Inflammation
Influenza"1 (Flu, La Grippe)
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Infection with the human whipworm, a nematode (roundworm) formally known as Trichuris trichiura. The third most common round worm of humans.
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infection, like the first stages of a cold that starts slowly. The person needing this remedy may flush easily and can suffer from stomach and respiratory complaints.
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Infections like illness or mononucleosis
Sun exposure or extreme cold
Emotional stress
Excessive perspiration
Medications
Pollen
Insect bites
Shellfish, nuts, milk, eggs, fish and other foods
Animal dander
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Infections (like colds or the flu) or a head injury might affect your ability to smell. Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease can also make people lose their sense of smell.

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