Infectious Diseases: Symptoms
Meningitis - Symptoms
12/24/08, HealthwiseSymptoms of bacterial meningitis usually appear suddenly. Symptoms of viral meningitis may appear suddenly or develop gradually over a period of days. For example, the symptoms of viral meningitis after mumps may take several days or
Encephalitis - Symptoms
08/05/08, HealthwiseIt is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect that you have encephalitis. The key symptoms are fever, severe headache, and confusion.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Symptoms
07/16/08, HealthwiseWhen a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection affects the nose and throat (upper respiratory system), symptoms are usually mild and resemble those of the common cold. They include:
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - What Happens
07/16/08, HealthwiseIn healthy children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections tend to be mild and resemble a cold. Children who have only upper respiratory system symptoms, such as a sore throat or a runny nose, usually recover in about 10 to 14
Giardiasis - What Happens
10/16/07, HealthwiseSymptoms of giardiasis usually appear 7 to 10 days after infection, though it may take 25 days or longer. Symptoms can last 7 weeks or more.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - What Happens
03/03/08, HealthwiseHantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) quickly progresses (within 4 to 7 days) from fever and muscle aches to severe breathing difficulty with fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and heart problems.
Tuberculosis (TB) - Symptoms
05/16/07, HealthwiseIf you have latent tuberculosis (TB), you do not have symptoms and cannot spread the disease to others. If you have active TB, you do have symptoms and can spread the disease to others. Which specific symptoms you have will depend on
Diverticulitis - Symptoms
07/30/08, HealthwiseSymptoms of diverticulitis may last from a few hours to several days. These symptoms may include:
Laryngitis - Symptoms
01/20/09, HealthwiseThe main symptom of laryngitis is a hoarse, weak, raspy, or breathy voice. In some cases, you may not be able to talk at all. You may have a sore throat before you begin to have voice problems. And you may continue to have some throat
Pneumonia - Symptoms
04/02/07, HealthwiseSymptoms of pneumonia caused by bacteria in otherwise healthy people younger than 65 usually come on suddenly. They often start during or after an upper respiratory infection, such as influenza or a cold, and may include:
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