Other Infections Learning Center
Print
Email
SaveAdvertisement
Advertisement
Welcome
 |
Infection is the invasion and replication of microorganisms- viruses , bacteria , protozoa, or fungi - in body tissues. There are thousands of infectious agents that can cause human disease. |
Topics
Fever Of Unknown Origin (FUO)
Fever of unknown origin (FUO) refers to the presence of a documented elevation in body temperature for a specified time, for which a cause has not been found after basic medical evaluation. FUO is...
Sepsis
Sepsis is a severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by toxin-producing bacteria.
Sepsis is a severe illness caused by overwhelming infection of the bloodstream by toxin-producing bacteria.
Septicemia
Septicemia is the presence of bacteria in the blood (bacteremia) and is often associated with severe disease.
Topics
Multimedia
Multimedia
 |
 |
Home | About | Health Experts | Careers | Site Map | Feedback | Help | Health Tools | Tell a Friend
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Advertise | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2005 - 2008 Healthline Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.