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Sepsis

Last Modified on March 30, 2016

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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body's response to infection causes injury to its own tissues and organs. Common signs and symptoms include fever, increased heart rate, increased breathing rate, and confusion. There also may be[...]

Posted: Health, Health Conditions & Concerns, Infectious Diseases & Viruses

Tags: blood poisoning, septic shock, septicemia, what is sepsis

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listeria

Last Modified on January 9, 2016

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Listeria is a genus of bacteria that, until 1992, contained 10 known species, each containing two subspecies. As of 2014, another five species were identified. Named after the British pioneer of sterile surgery Joseph Lister, the genus received its curren[...]

Posted: Health, Health Conditions & Concerns, Infectious Diseases & Viruses

Tags: bacterial infection, infectious diseases, listeria symptoms, what is listeria

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Lyme disease

Last Modified on December 30, 2015

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Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is an infectious disease caused by bacteria of the Borrelia type which is spread by ticks. The most common sign of infection is an expanding area of redness on the skin, known as erythema migrans, that begins [...]

Posted: Health, Health Conditions & Concerns, Infectious Diseases & Viruses

Tags: fibromyalgia, lupus, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis

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Norovirus

Last Modified on December 10, 2015

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Norovirus, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis. Infection is characterized by diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Blood is not usually present. Fever or headaches may also occur. This usually dev[...]

Posted: Infectious Diseases & Viruses, Law & Government, Public Services

Tags: norovirus incubation period, norovirus symptoms, norovirus treatment, what is norovirus

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