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Bookmark or Share- Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Symptoms and causesCOVID-19 is caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, also called SARS-CoV-2. The coronavirus spreads mainly from person to person, even from someone who is infected but has no symptoms. When people with COVID-19 cough, sneeze, breathe, sing or talk, their breath may be infected with the COVID-19 virus.
- Germs: Protect against bacteria, viruses and infectionsThere's a difference between infection and disease. Infection, often the first step in getting a disease, occurs when bacteria, viruses or other microbes that cause disease enter the body and begin to multiply. Disease happens when the infection damages cells in the body. Then symptoms of an illness appear.
- Infectious diseases - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicYou'll probably first see your primary care doctor. Depending on the severity of your infection, as well as which of your organ systems is affected by the infection, your doctor may refer you to a specialist. For example, a dermatologist specializes in skin conditions, and a pulmonologist treats lung disorders.
- Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicControlling the spread of infection. The influenza vaccine isn't 100% effective. So it's important to take steps to lower the spread of infection, including: Wash your hands. Wash your hands well and often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- HPV infection - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicHPV infection is a viral infection that commonly causes skin or mucous membrane growths (warts). There are more than 100 varieties of human papillomavirus (HPV). Some types of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection cause warts, and some can cause different types of cancer. Most HPV infections don't lead to cancer.
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