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Bone infections are acquired from an infection elsewhere in the body, trauma or spread from adjacent infected tissues. The diagnosis of bone infection requires a bone scan, blood ... (more...)

Every child gets sick from time to time. When your child isn't feeling well, you'll want to know how to recognize the symptoms, how to help, and when to call the doctor. Find ... (more...)

Almost all infections contracted by humans are passed along by other humans or animals. Infections fall into two general categories: exogenous, or those that originate outside the ... (more...)

A web site about bladder infections, ear infections, eye infections, hepatitis c, kidney infections, sinus infections, staph infections, urinary tract infections and yeast ... (more...)

Who needs a flu shot? How long is mono contagious? This section has tons of articles about infections that teens can get, with information about how they're spread, signs and ... (more...)

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease see Viral Infections (more...)

Staphylococcal infections should be contagious and can be transmitted from person to person. Pus from infected wounds may contain the bacteria, proper hygiene and handwashing is ... (more...)

Learn about vaginal infections (vaginitis), such as vaginal yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis, and trichomoniasis symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment. (more...)

Nosocomial infections (pronounced, nos-uh-KOH-mee-uhl), are infections that are a result of treatment in a hospital or a healthcare service unit. (more...)

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