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Results 1 - 10 of 197 for Viruses
  1. Nasopharyngeal culture 
    ... It is then watched to see if bacteria, viruses, or other disease-causing organisms grow. ... The test identifies viruses and bacteria that cause upper respiratory tract symptoms. These include: Bordetella pertussis , the bacteria that cause whooping cough Neisseria ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003747.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Viral pneumonia 
    ... is most often caused by one of several viruses: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Influenza virus Parainfluenza virus ... People who have had an organ transplant. Some viruses like the flu and SARS-CoV2 can lead ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000073.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Encephalitis 
    ... often caused by a virus. Many types of viruses may cause it. Exposure can occur through: Breathing ... tick, and other insect bites Skin contact Different viruses occur in different geographic locations. Many cases occur ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001415.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Flu 
    ... kill bacteria. They won't work on the viruses that cause the flu. ... Prevention website. Respiratory illnesses: preventing spread of respiratory viruses when you’re sick. www.cdc.gov/respiratory- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000080.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Community-acquired pneumonia in adults 
    ... year in the United States. Germs called bacteria, viruses, and fungi may cause pneumonia. In adults, bacteria ... Ways you can get pneumonia include: Bacteria and viruses living in your nose, sinuses, or mouth may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000145.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Avian influenza 
    Avian influenza A viruses cause the flu infection in birds. The viruses that cause the disease in birds can change (mutate) so it ... and commercial poultry flocks. These recent HPAI H5 viruses have not infected any people in the United ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007263.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Asthma triggers (image) 
    ... asthma triggers are respiratory tract infections caused by viruses such as the flu, common cold, and other viruses. Other triggers are cold and dry air, mold, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000280.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Viral gastroenteritis (stomach flu) 
    ... by way of close contact Many types of viruses can cause gastroenteritis. The most common viruses are: Norovirus (Norwalk-like virus) is common among ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000252.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Meningitis 
    ... Drug allergies Fungi Parasites Tumors Many types of viruses can cause meningitis: Enteroviruses: These are viruses that also can cause intestinal illness. Herpes viruses: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000680.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Bronchiolitis 
    ... to this virus by their first birthday. Other viruses that can cause bronchiolitis include: Adenovirus Influenza Parainfluenza ... not work against viral infections. Medicines that treat viruses may be used to treat very ill children. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000975.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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