Infectious Diseases: Causes & Risks
Pinworms - Cause
09/11/08, HealthwisePinworm infections are usually caused by swallowing the eggs of the pinworm (Enterobius vermicularis) after coming in contact with an infected person or with an object that has eggs on its surface. Infection can also be spread when a pers
Pinworms - What Happens
09/11/08, HealthwiseThe time it takes from when the eggs first enter your body to the time that an adult female pinworm lays new eggs is about one month. The eggs of pinworms get into the body through the mouth and develop into worms in the lower dig
Pinworms - What Increases Your Risk
09/11/08, HealthwiseFactors that increase the risk of being infected by pinworms include:
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Bacterial Vaginosis - Topic Overview
03/17/08, HealthwiseBacterial vaginosis is the most common type of vaginal infection. To learn more about other common types, see the topics Vaginal Yeast Infections and Trichomoniasis.
Pneumonia - Cause
04/02/07, HealthwiseViruses, bacteria, or (in rare cases) parasites or other organisms cause pneumonia.
Pneumonia - What Increases Your Risk
04/02/07, HealthwiseYou are more likely to get pneumonia if you:
Tuberculosis (TB) - Cause
05/16/07, HealthwiseTuberculosis (TB) is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, slow-growing bacteria that thrive in areas of the body that are rich in blood and oxygen, such as the lungs.
Tuberculosis (TB) - What Increases Your Risk
05/16/07, HealthwisePeople are at increased risk of infection with tuberculosis (TB) when they:
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - What Increases Your Risk
03/03/08, HealthwiseThe risks of getting hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) are increased if you breathe in tiny airborne particles formed when rodents urinate or if you come into direct contact with infected rodent urine, saliva, or droppings. Bites fr
Opportunistic Infections
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West Nile Virus
Children and the elderly may develop permanent health problems after a West Nile virus infection.
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