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Results 1 - 10 of 9,542 for infection
  1. C. diff Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... million illnesses each year. What causes C. diff infections? C. diff bacteria are commonly found in the environment, but people usually only get C. diff infections when they are taking antibiotics. That's because antibiotics ...
  2. HIV and Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... It destroys the white blood cells that fight infection. This puts you at risk for opportunistic infections (OIs). OIs are serious infections that take advantage ...
  3. Pneumococcal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bacteria in the back of their nose. Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are: Ear infections Sinus infections Pneumonia Sepsis Meningitis ...
  4. Norovirus Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Noroviruses are a group of related viruses. Infection with these viruses causes an illness called gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It can spread from person to person, or ...
  5. Pinworms (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... household surfaces for up to 2 weeks. The infection is more common in children. Many people have ... irritable. Your health care provider can diagnose pinworm infection by finding the eggs. A common way to ...
  6. Viral Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are breathed out by someone who has the infection. You might breathe in the droplets or particles, ... and oral sex) with someone who has the infection. How do viruses cause disease? Viruses are like ...
  7. Urinary Tract Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are the second most common type of infection in the body. You may have a UTI ...
  8. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli. Antibiotics are ... resistance. Later, you could get or spread an infection that those antibiotics cannot cure. NIH: National Institute ...
  9. Infections and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    During pregnancy, some common infections like the common cold or a skin infection do not usually cause serious problems. But other infections can be dangerous ...
  10. Yeast Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... taking antibiotics, it can multiply and cause an infection. Yeast infections affect different parts of the body in different ways: Thrush is a yeast infection that causes white patches in your mouth Candida ...
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