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Results 1 - 10 of 127 for Infectious
  1. Infectious Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are infectious diseases? Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere - in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on ... But some of them can make you sick. Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs. ...
  2. Infectious Arthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Infectious arthritis is an infection in the joint. The ... from another part of the body. Symptoms of infectious arthritis include: Intense pain in the joint Joint ...
  3. Infectious Mononucleosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is infectious mononucleosis (mono)? Infectious mononucleosis (mono) is a disease caused by viruses.The most common cause is the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Mono is contagious, ...
  4. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare disorder that causes your immune system to attack your peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS nerves connect your brain and ...
  5. Measles (National Library of Medicine)  
    Measles is an infectious disease caused by a virus. It spreads easily from person to person. It causes a blotchy red rash. The ...
  6. Smallpox (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... it has killed more people than all other infectious diseases combined. Worldwide vaccination stopped the spread of ...
  7. Whooping Cough (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is whooping cough? Whooping cough, or pertussis, is a respiratory infection that can cause coughing fits. In serious cases, the coughing can become ...
  8. Infection Control (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can take steps to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. These steps are part of infection control. ...
  9. Bacterial Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... making healthy foods like yogurt and cheese. But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly ... cannot cure. NIH: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  10. Skin Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    What are skin infections? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps ...
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