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Category: Identifying Infections

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Influenza

What is it? Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by viruses that attack the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It is capable of causing mild to severe illness and even death in some cases.    What are the symptoms? High fever (38°C or more) Dry cough Body...

COVID-19

What is it? Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. There are many types of coronaviruses that cause respiratory infections. Various diseases can cause the same symptoms as COVID-19, from the common cold to more severe pneumonia.   What are the symptoms? Fever Cough Sore throat...

Wound Infections

What is it? A wound infection is a damaged skin area where pathogens have entered the open tissue. The infection triggers the body's immune response, causing inflammation and tissue damage and slowing the healing process.    What are the symptoms? Pain Redness  Swelling increases over time A warm area around the...

Cellulitis

What is it?   Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin caused by bacteria. Cellulitis may occur on healthy skin, although it is more likely to happen after an injury has broken the skin.  Left untreated, cellulitis can be life threatening.     What are the symptoms?...

Norovirus

What is it? Norovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that causes gastroenteritis, a stomach, and intestinal disease. Norovirus infections are highly contagious and are a leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. Norovirus outbreaks can occur any time of the year, although more common during winter.   What are the symptoms? Norovirus...

Bed Bugs

What is it? Bed bugs are oval-shaped, flat insects. They become brown and grow up to 5mm long as they mature. Even though they need blood to grow, they are resilient and can live for up to a year without eating. Bed bugs commonly live in cracks and crevices in...