enow.com Web Search

Search results

  1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
  2. Bloodstream infection - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloodstream_infection

    The most common type, also known as candidemia, candedemia, or systemic candidiasis, is caused by Candida species; candidemia is also among the most common bloodstream infections of any kind. [11] Infections by other fungi, including Saccharomyces , Aspergillus (as in aspergillemia, also called invasive aspergillosiis ) and Cryptococcus , are ...

  3. Systemic disease - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Systemic_disease

    A systemic disease is one that affects a number of organs and tissues, or affects the body as a whole. [1] It differs from a localized disease , which is a disease affecting only part of the body (e.g., a mouth ulcer ).

  4. Group B streptococcal infection - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/.../Group_B_streptococcal_infection

    Invasive GBS infections in non-pregnant adults convey a rising hardship in most developed countries. Vaccination to prevent GBS infection could be a crucial approach to prevent GBS disease in adults. [130] [131] Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an acute multisystem life-threatening disease resulting in multiple organ failure. The severity of this ...

  5. List of infectious diseases - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_infectious_diseases

    Calicivirus infection (Norovirus and Sapovirus) No Campylobacter species Campylobacteriosis: Stool culture Erythromycin can be used in children, and tetracycline in adults. No usually Candida albicans and other Candida species Candidiasis (Moniliasis; Thrush) oral candidiasis, the person's mouth for white patches and irritation.

  6. Osteomyelitis - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteomyelitis

    But anaerobes and Gram-negative organisms, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. coli, and Serratia marcescens, are also common. Mixed infections are the rule rather than the exception. [15] Systemic mycotic infections may also cause osteomyelitis. The two most common are Blastomyces dermatitidis and Coccidioides immitis. [citation needed]

  7. Septic shock - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Septic_shock

    Septic shock is a result of a systemic response to infection or multiple infectious causes. The precipitating infections that may lead to septic shock if severe enough include but are not limited to appendicitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, diverticulitis, pyelonephritis, meningitis, pancreatitis, necrotizing fasciitis, MRSA and mesenteric ischemia.

  8. Viral pneumonia - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viral_pneumonia

    Pneumonia is an infection that causes inflammation in one or both lungs. The pulmonary alveoli fill with fluid or pus making it difficult to breathe. [1] Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. [1] Viruses are the most common cause of pneumonia in children, while in adults bacteria are a more common cause. [2]

  9. Infections associated with diseases - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Infections_associated_with...

    Lower back pain is associated with a spinal disc infection with anaerobic bacteria, especially the bacterium Cutibacterium acnes. [73] [74] Lupus: Lupus is associated with the viruses parvovirus B19, [75] Epstein-Barr virus, [76] and cytomegalovirus. [77] Lyme disease: Lyme disease is associated with infection by Borrelia miyamotoi, and ...