Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by germs (such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi) that enter the body through various methods and cause infection. Read up on everything related to infectious diseases, so you can stay informed, prepared, and as healthy as possible.
Explore infectious diseases
Causes
Understand the underlying causes behind infectious diseases, which can help with diagnosis and treatment.
Definition
Read up on basic terms, procedures, conditions, and clinical definitions related to infectious diseases.
Diagnosis
Everything to know about the diagnosis of infectious diseases and what to do after a diagnosis.
Management
Find resources to help manage short or long-term symptoms related to an infectious disease.
Prevention
Prevention is the first line of defense when it comes to infectious illnesses, see how to keep yourself healthy.
Related Conditions
Understand how to prevent or or treat complications that may arise from infectious diseases or illnesses.
Symptoms
Resources for identifying symptoms of different infectious diseases or illnesses.
Treatments
Read up on the various treatment options used for infectious diseases and illnesses.
Types
The types of known infectious diseases in the medical field are countless - read up on the different types here.
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Types
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Children
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral illness. SARS is caused by a type of coronavirus called SARS-associated coronavirus (SARS-CoV).
Types
Ticks and Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is an infection caused by a spiral-shaped bacterium . It's most commonly spread by a tick bite.
The immune system and infectious diseases
Types of infectious diseases
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Meningitis is an infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Test your knowledge on bacterial and viral meningitis.
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Viral hepatitis comes in several forms, and all of them can make you very sick. Some forms of the virus can be eliminated from the body, but other forms remain for a lifetime.
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