Infectious Diseases: Overview
Toxic Shock Syndrome
01/01/03, PDR.netIn 1978 medical journals reported that a small number of menstruating women were developing an illness characterized by high fever, sore throat, headache, a sunburn-like rash, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, extremely low blood pressure, fainting, peeli
Fifth Disease - Topic Overview
03/07/07, HealthwiseFifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called “slapped cheek disease” because of the rash that some people get on the face. You spread the disease by coughing and sneezing.
Malaria - Topic Overview
05/16/07, HealthwiseWhat is malaria?
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E. coli Infection - Topic Overview
06/16/08, HealthwiseE. coli is the name of a germ, or bacterium, that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and animals.
Thrush - What Happens
03/10/08, HealthwiseMost cases of thrush are mild and clear up with the use of an antifungal mouth rinse or lozenges. Very mild cases of thrush may clear up without medical treatment. It usually takes about 14 days of treatment with an oral antifungal me
Toxic Shock Syndrome - Topic Overview
03/03/08, HealthwiseToxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare, often life-threatening illness that develops suddenly after an infection and can rapidly affect several different organ systems, including the lungs, kidneys, and liver. Since toxic shock synd
Salmonellosis
02/23/09, HealthwiseSalmonellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by the salmonella bacterium. There are many different kinds of these bacteria; Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis are the most common types in the United States.
Shigellosis
02/23/09, HealthwiseShigellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by infection with the shigella bacterium. Every year, about 18,000 cases of shigellosis are reported in the United States.1 It is more common in summer than winter. Children ages 2 to 4 a
Infectious Mononucleosis - Topic Overview
09/19/07, HealthwiseMononucleosis, also called “mono,” is a common viral illness that can leave you feeling tired and weak for weeks or months. Mono goes away on its own, but lots of rest and good self-care can help you feel better.
Mumps - Topic Overview
04/10/07, HealthwiseMumps is a contagious viral infection that can cause painful swelling of the salivary glands, especially the parotid glands, between the ear and the jaw. About 1 out of 3 people with mumps will not have gland swelling. They may have a
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