84 articles on "infection"

Is It an Allergy, Intolerance or Sensitivity?

Is It an Allergy, Intolerance or Sensitivity? by: Marlon D. Ludovice Any adverse reaction encountered by a person is often referred to as an allergy. This is said to be a rare case. Adverse reactions are often caused by an intolerance or sensiti...

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The Number One Reason For Your Child'S Doctor Visit

Number One Reason For Your Child'S Doctor Visit by: News Canada (NC)-Infections caused by pneumococcal disease are a leading reason for many children's doctor visits in the first few years of life. What is Pneumococcal Disease? Pneum...

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Yeast Infections

Home cures for yeast infection are definitely worth investigating because they do not involve as many side effects as drug treatments. Some of the various home cures for yeast infection may be familiar to you while others are less commonly know. Some...

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A GBS Infection Might Result In The Onset Of Meningitis In An Infant

Group B Strep is the most common source of sepsis and meningitis (a severe illness of the fluid of the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the brain) in infants. Group B Strep is a bacterial infection that can harm an infant if the mother is carrie...

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The Risks Presented By GBS and Meningitis For Newborns

According to the Center For Disease Control (CDC), Group B Strep is the major prevalent cause of sepsis and meningitis (a severe infection of the fluid of the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the brain) in newborns. Group B Strep is a bacterial ...

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Genital Warts: A Common Sexually Transmitted Disease

Genital Warts: A Common Sexually Transmitted Disease by: Michael Sanford Genital warts are also called condylomata acuminata or venereal warts. They are the most easily recognized sign of genital human papilloma virus infection. In women, genita...

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Urinary Tract Infection UTI Symptoms & Preventions

Urinary tract infection is caused by bacteria in one of the tracts through which urine passes. The infection can occur in the urethra, ureters, or the urinary bladder. Women are mostly affected due to UTI than men, but no specific reason has been fou...

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Doctor Settles $457,000 Lawsuit For Loss Of Baby Because Doctor Did Not Administer Antibiotics

Group b streptococcus presents substantial challenges when it impacts an infant.A newborn who acquires a Group B Strep infection is at significant danger of severe complications and even death. The infection could rapidly advance into sepsis, pneumon...

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The Dangers That GBS and Meningitis Pose For Newborns

Group B Strep is the major frequent source of sepsis and meningitis (a severe illness of the fluid of the spinal cord and the fluid surrounding the brain) in infants. As a bacterial infection, group b strep can attack a newborn if it is passed to the...

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Surgical Site Infections

Did you know that surgical site infections are the most common type of infection in the U.S., occurring in 5 percent of all surgery patients, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control? That equals more than half a million patients that will d...

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