Infectious | search
Click here to view Infectious news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- Germs: Protect against bacteria, viruses and infectionsMost germs cause no harm. The immune system protects against things that cause infections, called infectious agents. But some germs keep changing to get past the immune system's defenses. Knowing how germs work can increase your chances of not getting infections.
- Septic arthritis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicRisk factors for septic arthritis include: Existing joint problems. Chronic diseases and conditions that affect your joints — such as osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis or lupus — can increase your risk of septic arthritis, as can previous joint surgery and joint injury.
- Infectious diseases - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicInfectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful.
- Mononucleosis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicInfectious mononucleosis (mono) is often called the kissing disease. The virus that causes mono (Epstein-Barr virus) is spread through saliva. You can get it through kissing, but you can also be exposed by sharing a glass or food utensils with someone who has mono.
- HPV infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicHPV infection occurs when the virus enters your body, usually through a cut, abrasion or small tear in your skin. The virus is transferred primarily by skin-to-skin contact. Genital HPV infections are contracted through sexual intercourse, anal sex and other skin-to-skin contact in the genital region. Some HPV infections that result in oral or upper respiratory lesions are contracted through ...
More
