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Infectious Diseases

What are infectious diseases?

Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere - in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on your skin and in your body. Many of them are harmless, and some can even be helpful. But some of them can make you sick. Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs.

What are the different types of germs that cause infectious diseases?

There are four main types of germs:

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  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. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousdiseases.html - Health Topics
  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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousarthritis.html - Health Topics
  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, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousmononucleosis.html - Health Topics
  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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/guillainbarresyndrome.html - Health Topics
  5. Traveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseases 
    ... kits or water filters. OTHER STEPS TO PREVENT INFECTIOUS DISEASES Clean your hands often. Use soap and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vaccines Protect Children from Harmful Infectious Diseases Video (Food and Drug Administration)  
    ... Diseases Consumer Updates Vaccines Protect Children From Harmful Infectious Diseases Subscribe to Email Updates Share Post Linkedin ... once common. They may not realize that those infectious diseases could reemerge. If individuals choose not to ...
    https://www.fda.gov/...-protect-children-harmful-infectious-diseases - Videos
  7. National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases)  
    ... Record Straight Learn More View All News & Updates Infectious Diseases Protect yourself and your family from preventable infectious diseases COVID-19 Responses to frequently asked questions ...
    https://www.nfid.org - Other Resources
  8. Infectious esophagitis 
    ... and liquids from the mouth to the stomach. Infectious esophagitis is an infection of the esophagus from ... Infectious esophagitis is rare. It often occurs in people with weak immune systems. People who have strong ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000646.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Infectious myringitis 
    Infectious myringitis is an infection that causes painful blisters on the eardrum (tympanic membrane). ... Infectious myringitis is caused by the same viruses or bacteria that cause middle ear infections. The most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001369.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Post-Infectious IBS (PI-IBS) (International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders) - PDF  
    Irritable Bowel Syndrome/Specifics ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders ... PDF ... IBS can be caused by a variety of ...
    https://aboutibs.org/what-is-ibs/post-infectious-ibs - External Health Links
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