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Viral meningitis
Viral meningitis is a fairly common condition throughout many areas of the world. It's rarely a terribly serious condition, especially with modern medicine advancements, although there is no specific cure.

Viral encephalitis
Viral encephalitis is an inflammation of the brain caused by a virus. Some viral diseases, such as measles and rubella, can also progress to involve inflammation of the brain.

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
What are viral hemorrhagic fevers?
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) is a term that refers to a group of illnesses caused by several distinct families of viruses.

Viral Hepatitis B - 1994
In 1994, 62 cases of acute clinical hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection were reported. The number of acute HBV infections has been declining annually since 1988.

Viral encephalitis
Also listed as: Brain inflammation - viral encephalitis
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Viral Pneumonia Overview
Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation of the lungs. It can be in just one part of the lungs, or it can involve many parts. Pneumonia is caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microorganisms.

Viral Meningitis (nonbacterial meningitis)
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Viral Hepatitis - Hepatitis A, B and C
Infections of the liver may be caused by any of a number of infectious agents including viruses, bacteria and protozoa. Five major viruses infect the liver causing significant health problems worldwide.

Viral pneumonia
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Viral gastroenteritis
Alternate Names : Rotavirus infection, Norwalk virus, Gastroenteritis - viral, Stomach flu
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Viral diseases: Introduction
A viral infection is any type of illness or disease caused by a virus, a type of microbe.

Viral Gastroenteritis
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Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Treatment at Jefferson
While there is no existing treatment for viral hepatitis, ...

Viral Meningitides
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Definition of medical terminology for Viral Meningitides.

Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
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Definition of medical terminology for Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers.

Viral Hepatitis - Symptoms Experienced
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How is viral gastroenteritis transmitted?
Viral gastroenteritis is transmitted from person to person. Viruses are present in the stool and vomit of people who are infected.

Viral skin infections require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below is some additional information regarding viral skin infections, for which we have provided a brief overview.

Viral arthritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the joints from a viral infection.
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Viral gastroenteritis is inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by a virus. The infection can lead to diarrhea and vomiting. It is sometimes called the "stomach flu."
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For viral pharyngitis, antibiotics have been shown to only affect the degree of sore throat pain temporarily. Analgesics (pain killers) are also effective, but there are many simple measures that can also be used.

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Viral Hepatitis
CDC Expert Commentary - Screening Asian Patients for Chronic Hepatitis B
CDC Clinical Reminder: Management of Hepatitis B
IOM Report: Viral Hepatitis Prevention and Control in the U.S.

Viral Influenza
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is always caused by a virus.
Influenza, also known as the flu, is caused by a virus.

Antiviral medication for a first episode of genital herpes
An antiviral medicine is commonly prescribed for a first episode of genital herpes.

Antiviral Drugs
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Viruses are infectious agents that enter and replicate within healthy cells. In order for the virus to attach, receptors on the virus must bind to receptors on the outside of the healthy cell.

Herpes viral culture of lesion
Alternate Names : Culture - herpes simplex virus, Herpes simplex virus culture
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Croup (Viral laryngotracheobronchitis)
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Viral Infections in Childhood: Roseola Infantum
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Roseola Infantum , also called sixth disease , exanthem subitum or pseudorubella , is a contagious viral illness that causes a high fever and a rash, ...

Viral meningitis is a viral infection of the brain and spinal cord. The membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, which are called the meninges, become inflamed and infected. This type of meningitis is also called aseptic meningitis.

Viral hepatitis is inflammation and damage to the liver caused by one of several possible viruses. Such viruses are usually widespread in the body, including the blood, liver and other organs.

Viral Skin Diseases
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Antiviral medicines for the flu may cause minor problems, such as diarrhea, sinus infection (sinusitis), or nausea and vomiting (more common with Tamiflu [oseltamivir]).

I have viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) and I am 19 weeks pregnant should I be worried since I am having trouble keeping my food down, and what can I do to ease the symptoms.
How does one contract a stomach virus? How can it be prevented?

Antiretroviral drugs are drugs which are designed to combat retroviruses. These unique viruses pose distinct challenges to medical professionals, and finding effective drugs to treat them has been a difficult task.

Antiretroviral drugs are broadly classified by the phase of the retrovirus life-cyle that the drug inhibits.

Antiretroviral therapy (ART): Treatment that suppresses or stops a retrovirus. One of the retrovirus is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS.

A cold is a viral infection that affects the upper airway including the nose, pharynx, throat, airways, and lungs.
What is going on in the body?

Mumps is a viral infection primarily of your parotid glands - one of three pairs of salivary glands. Your parotid glands, which secrete saliva, are located below and in front of your ears.

The common cold, also called viral rhinitis, is one of the most common infectious diseases in humans.

Strep throats are usually not associated with a cough or runny nose. Viral sore throats, on the other hand, often are accompanied by a cough, runny nose or congestion. Doctors treat group A strep with antibiotics.

Symptoms of PNEUMONIA, VIRAL
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There are other flaviviruses that cause viral encephalitis.
They have a similar disease picture, and their names often relate to where they occur.
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Viral and fungal infections. Although bacteria are responsible for most cases of gingivitis, viral and fungal infections also can affect your gums.

VIRAL HEMORRHAGIC FEVERS
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) refers to a group of illnesses caused by several distinct families of viruses.

VIRAL INFECTION Viral infection is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Viral gastroenteritis is highly contagious and can be spread through close contact with an infected person.

Viral infections
Viral infections are the most common cause of upper respiratory symptoms. Symptoms of a viral illness often come on quickly (over hours to a day or two) without prior illness.

Viral Causes of Encephalitis
Viral encephalitis infections that are caused by arboviruses are transmitted by mosquitoes or ticks (the 'vectors').

Viral
Adenovirus:
A group of viruses originally isolated from adenoidal tissue but can infect a wide range of organs. Adenovirus is spread by contact with infected feces, urine or respiratory droplets.

viral pneumonia
varl nju mni noun a type of inflammation of the lungs caused by a virus Also called virus pneumonia
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Viral Infection
There is no medicine to cure a viral infection. However, many doctors will prescribe topical antibiotics if they cannot rule out the possibility of a bacterial infection.

Viral Skin Problems
Most viral skin infections are temporary, although some can lead to scarring if left untreated. Many of the skin rashes caused by childhood diseases are viral in nature.

Viral envelope - This is the outer coat of the virus. It is composed of two layers of fatty molecules, called lipids. Embedded in the viral envelope are proteins from the host cell.

Viral hepatitis
Hepatitis caused by a virus. Five different viruses (A, B, C, D, and E) most commonly cause this form of hepatitis. Other rare viruses may also cause hepatitis. See hepatitis.

Viral meningitis
Viral meningitis is the most common and less serious type of meningitis. It is difficult to estimate the number of cases of viral meningitis because the symptoms are often so mild that they are mistaken for flu.

Viral Pneumonia
Rest and fluids
Antiviral medicines—may be prescribed for young children and patients with weakened immune systems
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Viral infections
Many sore throats are caused by a viral illness, such as: ...

VIRAL BURDEN/LOAD
The concentration of a virus in the body.
VIREMIA
The presence of virus in the blood.

Viral hepatitis. Viral hepatitis is the largest risk factor for this type of cancer. Hepatitis viruses are viruses that infect the liver. Two common types are hepatitis B and hepatitis C.

Viral or bacterial infection
Some cancers can be caused by infection with pathogens.

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