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Category: Identifying Infections

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Athletes foot

What is it?    Athletes foot, or tinea pedis, is a fungal infection of the skin of the feet. Infection can occur anywhere on the feet, but tinea pedis usually occurs between the toes.   What are the symptoms?    Signs and symptoms may include   Scaly, peeling, or cracked...

Common Cold

What is it? The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). In most cases, the common cold is harmless, despite feeling unwell. A variety of viruses can cause colds. The most common cause is the rhinovirus.   What are the symptoms? Sore throat Congestion...

Sepsis

What is it? Sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body. Sepsis can cause tissue damage, multiple organ systems failure, and death. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency and needs to be treated quickly. Anyone can develop sepsis, but adults 65...

Pneumonia

What is it? Pneumonia is a severe illness caused by an infection of the lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause pneumonia resulting in fluid or pus that can fill the air sacs, resulting in pneumonia symptoms.  Aspirating food, fluids, stomach acid, or saliva into the lungs causes aspiration pneumonia.  ...

Kidney Infection

What is it? Kidney infections are a type of urinary tract infection (UTI). A kidney infection can start in the tube that transports urine from the body (urethra) or within the bladder. One or both kidneys can be affected by the infection. Pyelonephritis is another name for kidney infection.  ...

Scabies

What is it?  Scabies is a condition where tiny mites burrow under the skin and lay eggs. New mites hatch from the eggs and can spread to other parts of the skin, causing skin infestation.  It can take 4-6 weeks for the skin to react, and scabies mites can live...