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Bookmark or Share- Infectious diseases - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicViruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites can all cause infection. Find out more about how to prevent and treat these conditions.
- Sepsis - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicLearn more about the symptoms and treatment of sepsis, a serious infection-related illness.
- Staph infections - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicStaph infections can range from minor skin problems to life-threatening illness. For example, endocarditis, a serious infection of the inner lining of your heart (endocardium) can be caused by staph bacteria. Signs and symptoms of staph infections vary widely, depending on the location and severity of the infection.
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicRSV can cause severe infection in some people, including babies 12 months and younger (infants), especially premature infants, older adults, people with heart and lung disease, or anyone with a weak immune system (immunocompromised).
- Sepsis - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicSepsis is a serious condition in which the body responds improperly to an infection. The infection-fighting processes turn on the body, causing the organs to work poorly. Sepsis may progress to septic shock. This is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can damage the lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs.
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