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4 days ago · Salmonella, (genus Salmonella ), group of rod-shaped, gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacteria in the family Enterobacteriaceae. Their principal habitat is the intestinal tract of humans and other animals. Some species exist in animals without causing disease symptoms, while others can result in any of a wide range of mild to serious ...
5 days ago · The Black Death is widely believed to have been the result of plague, caused by infection with the bacterium Yersinia pestis. Modern genetic analyses indicate that the strain of Y. pestis introduced during the Black Death is ancestral to all extant circulating Y. pestis strains known to cause disease in humans.
Apr 17, 2024 · Agranulocytosis does not cause any symptoms. You may not notice a drop in your white blood count, but you will feel the result of that drop: an infection. Common symptoms of an infection include: Fever. Chills. Increased heart rate. Faster breathing. A sudden drop in blood pressure. Weakness.
Apr 17, 2024 · Sepsis is the body’s response to a severe infection. Sepsis symptoms can change and are not easy to detect. Infections like bacterial, viral, or fungal ones often cause sepsis. Blood tests, imaging tests, and vital sign examinations help doctors diagnose sepsis. Sepsis management includes medicines, intensive care support, and sometimes surgery.
Apr 18, 2024 · Infective endocarditis (IE) is defined as an infection of the endocardial surface of the heart, which may include one or more heart valves, the mural endocardium, or a septal defect. Its intracardiac effects include severe valvular insufficiency, which may lead to intractable congestive heart failure and myocardial abscesses.
Apr 30, 2024 · Difficulty reducing or stopping behaviors. Engaging in fantasies, urges, or behaviors as a means of escaping or coping with challenging emotions or stressful situations. Anxiety. Depression. Guilt and shame. Continued engagement in behaviors without regard for harm to self or others.
Apr 29, 2024 · Infected eczema happens when bacteria, fungi, or viruses invade the skin, making it worse and causing sores, blisters, and itching. To spot infected eczema, look for unusual colors like yellow ...
