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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › InfectionInfection - Wikipedia

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   May 1, 2024 · An infectious disease, also known as a transmissible disease or communicable disease, is an illness resulting from an infection. Infections can be caused by a wide range of pathogens, most prominently bacteria and viruses. Hosts can fight infections using their immune systems.

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MalariaMalaria - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · 619,000 (2021) [5] Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease that affects vertebrates. [6] [7] [3] Human malaria causes symptoms that typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting, and headaches. [1] [8] In severe cases, it can cause jaundice, seizures, coma, or death. [1] [9] Symptoms usually begin 10 to 15 days after being bitten by an ...

   • Deaths: 619,000 (2021)
   • Symptoms: Fever, vomiting, headache, yellow skin

   • Medication: Antimalarial medication

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   What is infectious disease?

   • Infectious disease is the subspecialty of internal medicine dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of communicable diseases of all types, in all organs, and in all ages of patients. ^ "Types of Fungal Diseases". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2019-06-27.

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   What is a focal infection?

   • A focal infection is an initial site of infection from which organisms travel via the bloodstream to another area of the body. Among the many varieties of microorganisms, relatively few cause disease in otherwise healthy individuals.

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   What is the difference between infectious disease and infection?

   • An infection is the invasion of tissues by pathogens, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agent and the toxins they produce. An infectious disease, also known as a transmissible disease or communicable disease, is an illness resulting from an infection.

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   What causes infectious disease?

   • Infectious disease results from the interplay between those few pathogens and the defenses of the hosts they infect. The appearance and severity of disease resulting from any pathogen depend upon the ability of that pathogen to damage the host as well as the ability of the host to resist the pathogen.

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5. publichealth.tulane.edu › blog › infectious-diseaseWhat Is the Role of an Infectious Disease Specialist?

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   Apr 14, 2024 · April 14, 2024. Since the 1970s, specialists in infectious (also known as communicable) diseases have been researching pathogens, diagnosing diseases, and administering newly developed medications and vaccines. An infectious disease specialist, also known as an infectious disease doctor, is a physician who specializes in both chronic and acute ...

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Avian influenza A (H5N1), or bird flu, is a disease caused by infection with avian influenza type A viruses. Bird flu is widespread in wild birds worldwide, and the viruses that cause it can also infect other animals, including poultry, and most recently, dairy cows in the U.S. While avian flu viruses do not normally infect people, sporadic ...

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7. www.nejm.org › browse › specialtyInfectious Disease | The New England Journal of Medicine

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Cryptococcal Disease in Diverse Hosts D.B. Meya and P.R. Williamson N Engl J Med 2024;390:1597-1610 Cryptococcus accounts for up to 180,000 deaths annually and 68% of HIV-related meningitis cases.

8. www.ama-assn.org › topics › infectious-diseasesInfectious Diseases | American Medical Association

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   May 1, 2024 · Infectious diseases are those caused by microorganisms like bacteria or viruses, which can be spread from patient to patient. The AMA provides resources to physicians treating infectious diseases. Related Topics: Public Health Issues Coronavirus Marburg Virus Candida Auris Norovirus Bird Flu Ebola HIV Zika Virus Catalog of Topics