Infection Overview

Encyclopedia: Infection

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An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. In an infection, the infecting organism seeks to utilize the host's resources to multiply . The infecting organism, or pathogen, interferes with the normal functioning of the host and can lead to chronic wounds, gangrene, loss of an infected limb, and even death. The host's response to infection is inflammation. Colloquially, a pathogen is usually considered...


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Ear Infection Guide

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Antibiotics are no longer routinely prescribed for acute otitis media. Doctors and parents are giving careful consideration before treating ear infections with antibiotics. Evidence has been building over the years showing most ear infections resolve on their own and antibiotics do little or nothing to speed the process. Whether your child has an occasional episode or suffers from frequent ear infections, you have decisions to make about the best treatment option. Consider the medical evidence along with your preferences and your child's condition in this guide to ear infections.

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An infection is a condition where the body is invaded by microorganisms that multiply and damage the surrounding tissue. Infections can spread throughout the body or stay contained in...

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    The risk of infection is similar to the risk of infection using IV under similar conditions. In FAST1 uses to date, there have been no reports of infection.

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Dermatitis Slide Show

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Types of Dermatitis

Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that usually appears as red, swollen, and itchy. There are numerous causes and types of dermatitis. Depending on the type treatment may or may not be necessary. This slide show will show you the most common kinds of dermatitis, their appearance, and their treatment.

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