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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.

 


Infections
Choose from the links below to learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of infections.
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Infections of the Kidney and Bladder
Victoria J. Sharp, MD
Department of Urology
First Published: January 2004
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
Swimmer's Ear (Otitis Externa) ...

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

Yeast infections are caused by an overgrowth of normally growing fungi in the vagina that creates unpleasant symptoms. The yeast are kept under control by normally growing bacteria in the body.

Infections (Infectious Diseases)
Diseases & Conditions
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV)
Acute Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
Acute Paralytic Poliomyelitis OR APP (Poliomyelitis)
Acute Bronchitis
AIDS (HIV)
Amebiasis
Aspergillosis ...

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 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.

Infections
Dr Trisha Macnair
We all get infections. Most are just sniffles, but some can be more serious. So how are they spread, why are some people more vulnerable than others and how can you prevent them?

Infections
Fighting infectious diseases today is much easier than in the past.

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 caused by bacteria and fungi, general, specified, or unspecified.
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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 by Escherichia coli and other bacteria living in human intestines cause a great deal of diarrheal illness in American children.

Infections - Parainfluenza 3 virus, coxsackievirus, influenza A virus, CMV, Staphylococcus aureus (suppurative parotitis), or HIV-related parotitis
Drug-related - Phenylbutazone, thiouracil, iodides, or phenothiazines
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Eye infections
EyeCareSource.com ... Some eye infections are common while others are rare. ... Eye infections usually require some type of medication for treatment. ...
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Ear Infections
There are many different types of ear infections that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.
Otitis Media ...

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.

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

Skin Infections
There are many types of skin infections that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Most infections arise from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, which normally live in the colon.
What are the symptoms of a UTI?

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.

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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Yeast infections also may clear up without any treatment. However, there is a very small chance that a yeast infection may lead to a serious infection known as systematic candidal disease.

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.

Neonatal infections - colonisation with E. coli K1
Gastroenteritis
- Travellers to countries with poor hygienic standards.

Chlamydia infections in women
Definition
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by parasitic microorganisms.

Secondary infections
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Recently, infections with certain types of chlamydia have been associated with coronary heart disease.
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Bacterial infections usually result from obstruction (such as salivary duct stones) or poor oral hygiene.
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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.

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.

Treating corneal ulcers and infections depends on the cause. They should be treated as soon as possible to prevent further injury to the cornea. Patients usually start treatment with antibiotic that is effective against many bacteria.

Does yogurt help prevent yeast infections?
Answer:
Several studies have suggested that one cup of yogurt a day (only the kind that has acidophilus bacteria) may reduce the frequency of vaginal yeast infections.

Infections that travel through the bloodstream. Infections that travel through the bloodstream (hematogenous osteomyelitis) affect only a small portion of adults, but affect the majority of children with osteomyelitis.

Infections and Sickle Cell Disease
Children with sickle cell disease are highly susceptible to many life-threatening infections, including those caused by the pneumococcus bacterium.

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 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.

Infections and diseases are passed from one person to another in many ways. The common cold virus (or the common cold), for example, could be caught during sexual activity.

Infections by bacteria or viruses are common causes of cervicitis. Usually the infections are transmitted by sexual contact. Examples of such infections are gonorrhea, genital herpes, chlamydia, and human papillomavirus (HPV).

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 ...

Infections or abrasions of adjacent skin
Recent fevers or infections anywhere in the body
Pre-existing bleeding disorder
Use of blood thinners (anticoagulants), with poorly controlled blood levels ...

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
Inflammation
Influenza"1 (Flu, La Grippe)
Influenza"2 (La Grippe) [Kellogg] ...

Infections are treated with antibiotics, and often require high doses with prolonged treatment. Antibody deficiencies can be treated with intravenous immunoglobulin substitution therapy.

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
Infections caused by viruses ...

Infections especially where there is formation of pus
Sour smelling discharges
Rattling coughs and sore throats
Croup
Abscesses
Ear pain ...

Infections
A variety of viruses have been linked to multiple sclerosis. Currently the greatest interest is in the association of multiple sclerosis with Epstein-Barr virus, the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis.

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.

Infections due to stones have to be treated with antibiotics and/or surgery.
Pain is managed with medication.
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Rhinolith (nasal calculus)
Salivary duct calculus
Calculus (dental) ...

infections such as pneumonia or meningitis
kidney infections
bone infections
gallstones
loss of vision caused by damage to blood vessels in the eyes
hip and shoulder joint damage
stroke ...

Infections
Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. Glomerulonephritis may develop after a strep infection in your throat or, rarely, on your skin (impetigo).

infections (viral, fungal, or bacterial)
cancer
systemic lupus erythematosus - autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own tissues and can affect every organ system in the body
pancreatitis - inflammation of the pancreas ...

Infections of the urinary tract are common in young children. Bacteria may enter the urinary tract from the opening and...
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Generalized symptoms (sometimes called 'B' symptoms because they may signal a more aggressive cancer) such as weight loss, fever, heavy sweating (enough to soak through clothing) especially at night, and itchiness ...

Ear Infections Prevention Tips
Ear Infections
Few pains are more excruciating to a young child than an earache.

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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