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Category : Infectious Diseases : Health & Medical
How to Get Rid of a Triangle Infection on My Computer
The triangle infection is a virus that infects computer systems by placing a yellow triangle with an exclamation point in the user’s toolbar, warning the user of virus. This infection considerably slows down your computer system and must be promptly removed before you can safely use your compu
Health & Rabies
Also called hydrophobia, rabies is an infectious disease which is known to affect dogs, but can also affect other mammals. Once bitten by a rabid animal, humans may become infected, leading to death. Vaccinations are the best way to control rabies. Even after getting bitten, following some basic
Signs and Symptoms of Streptococcus B and Meningitis
Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a bacteria found in some pregnant women that has the possibility of causing sepsis or meningitis in her baby. All pregnant women are encouraged by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to be screened for GBS between the 35th and 37th week of pregnancy. There are no symp
How to Reduce Fluid in the Ears
When ears become inflamed, it's possible for fluid to build up in the ears instead of draining down the Eustachian tube like it's supposed to. When that happens, the fluid can quickly become infected, causing fever and earaches. To fight the infection and to help encourage the fluid to drain, doctor
How Does an Infection Occur?
Infectious KnowledgeInfections are no joke to the body. It seems like no matter how thick your skin is or how germ phobic you may be, an infection can still find a way to get into your body and make a small sore feel like a giant bruise. If left untreated, you would be surprised how...
Enterobacteriaceae in French Nursing Homes
What practices are causing the spread of multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae in nursing homes?
Babesia microti
Babesiosis is a tick related disease that is now considered endemic in some areas of the United States.
Reappearance of Chikungunya in the Americas
After nearly 200 years, chikungunya returned to the American tropics in 2013.
July 15, 2003
SARS...bacteremia in patients with malignancies...malaria...pneumonia....TB...fever of unknown origin...smallpox...monkeypox...influenza...Lyme disease...cryptosporidiosis...drug resistance
Respiratory Tract Reinfections by the New Human Metapneumovirus
This virus has been reported to cause respiratory tract infections in young children from the Netherlands and elderly patients from North America.
Another virus out there, MERS
A virus in the Middle East has been worrying some doctors. This time it's from Camels. Yes, Camels.
Characteristics and Risk Factors of Non-Candida Fungaemia
What clinical characteristics of non-Candida fungemia differentiate it from candidaemia?
Heard of Anaplasmosis?
There's another disease spread by the tick that spreads Lyme Disease.
5 questions answered about Tetanus
The bacteria that causes Tetanus is found in soil worldwide. A rusty nail is all it takes to create an infection. It's vaccination that has kept it in check.
Nosocomial Acquisition of MRSA and ESBL Enterobacteriaceae
What are the rates of acquisition of MRSA and ESBL Enterobacteriaceae in hospitalised patients, after starting antibiotic therapy?
Preventing Catheter-Associated UTIs in Acute Care Hospitals
Learn about strategies to prevent catheter-associated urinary tract infections in acute care hospitals.
Preventing C difficile Infection: Common Misperceptions
Erik Dubberke outlines the priorities that will help your facility prevent and reduce infections with C difficile.
The Signs & Symptoms of a Virus on Jasmine Leaves
Jasmine is an attractive, fragrant addition to the home landscape. Many varieties, from vines to shrubs, are available, and all of them are potential targets for viral infections. Symptoms vary depending upon the type of virus the plant has contracted. In many cases, no treatment is available for th
Postoperative Burden of Hospital-Acquired C. diff Infection
Which postop patients are at the highest risk of developing a hospital-acquired C. diff infection?