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  1. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    Bacteria are living things that have only one cell. Under a microscope, they look like balls, rods, or spirals. They are so small that a line of 1,000 could fit ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bacterialinfections.html - Health Topics
  2. Pneumonia (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... system is actively fighting an infection A Blood culture to find out whether you have a bacterial ... as lung abscesses or pleural effusions. Pleural fluid culture, which checks for bacteria in a fluid sample ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pneumonia.html - Health Topics
  3. Gastroenteritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/gastroenteritis.html - Health Topics
  4. Tonsillitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... could be a rapid strep test, a throat culture, or both. For both tests, the provider uses ... you get the results within minutes. The throat culture is done in a lab, and it usually ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tonsillitis.html - Health Topics
  5. Tuberculosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is tuberculosis (TB)? Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs. But it can also attack other parts of the body, including ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tuberculosis.html - Health Topics
  6. Fungal Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you have ever had athlete's foot or a yeast infection, you can blame a fungus. A fungus is a primitive organism. Mushrooms, mold and mildew are examples. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fungalinfections.html - Health Topics
  7. Sepsis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is sepsis? Sepsis is your body's overactive and extreme response to an infection. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency. Without quick treatment, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/sepsis.html - Health Topics
  8. Small Intestine Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/smallintestinedisorders.html - Health Topics
  9. Urinary Tract Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    The urinary system is the body's drainage system for removing wastes and extra water. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder, and a urethra. Urinary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/urinarytractinfections.html - Health Topics
  10. Biopsy (National Library of Medicine)  
    A biopsy is a procedure that removes cells or tissue from your body. A doctor called a pathologist looks at the cells or tissue under a microscope to check ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/biopsy.html - Health Topics
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