Chlamydia
INTRODUCTION - Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States [1 ] . Approximately four million cases of Chlamydia are estimated to occur annually in the United States, although only about one quarter of those ... [... more]
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Tuberculosis
INTRODUCTION - Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB commonly affects the lungs, although it can spread to other parts of the body. Before medications were available to treat the ... [... more]
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Chronic fatigue syndrome
INTRODUCTION - Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder characterized by unexplained, persistent, and sometimes debilitating fatigue. The long term prognosis is good in many cases, although treatment options are limited. The number of people ... [... more]
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Joint infection
INTRODUCTION - A bacterial injection of a joint can cause a severe and potentially destructive form of arthritis, often referred to as septic arthritis. Bacterial joint infections can be caused by a number of different organisms and can occur in ... [... more]
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Blood and body fluid exposure
INTRODUCTION - Although more than 200 different diseases can be transmitted from exposure to blood, the most serious infections are hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and HIV. Fortunately, the risk of acquiring any of these ... [... more]
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Antibiotic-associated diarrhea (Clostridium difficile)
INTRODUCTION - Antibiotic-associated diarrhea refers to diarrhea that develops in a person who is taking or recently took antibiotics. One of the most common causes of antibiotic-associated diarrhea is infection with a bacterium, Clostridium ... [... more]
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Strep throat
INTRODUCTION - A sore throat (pharyngitis) occurs when a bacterium or virus infect the upper respiratory tract (mouth, throat), which leads to pain or discomfort in the throat. Strep throat is a particular kind of pharyngitis that is caused by a ... [... more]
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What to do after a tick bite
INTRODUCTION - There are many different types of ticks in the United States, some of which are capable of transmitting infections. Each infection is associated with only one type of tick's bite. The risk of developing these infections depends ... [... more]
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Chronic diarrhea in adults
INTRODUCTION - Chronic diarrhea is defined as loose stools that last for at least four weeks. Episodes of diarrhea may occur one or more times per day. At any given time, up to 5 percent of people in the United States have chronic diarrhea. There ... [... more]
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
INTRODUCTION - Staphylococcus aureus (Staph aureus or "Staph") is a bacterium that is carried on the skin of about 30 percent of healthy individuals. In this setting, the bacteria usually cause no symptoms. However, when the skin is damaged, [... more]
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Antibiotics before procedures
INTRODUCTION - Many people are told that they need to take an antibiotic before having a dental, surgical, or other invasive medical procedure. This topic discusses the benefit of taking a pre-procedure antibiotic, who should take antibiotics, as ... [... more]
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The common cold in adults
Colds are transmitted from person-to-person, either by direct contact or by contact with the virus in the environment. Colds are not caused by cold climates or being exposed to cold air. However, some types of virus cause more colds in the fall ... [... more]
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