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What is difference between secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and bacterial infection?
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Secondary bacterial infections of the bronchi is an opportunistic infection where the normal bacteria that live in the nasal/oral region of the pharynx are able to infect the lungs. This usually occurs following a viral infection since the virus typically infects and kills the cells that make up interior lining of the bronchioles. This then causes a breach in this barrier which allow the bacteria to invade the tissues underneath and cause a response (bronchitis) by the immune system. Secondary bacterial infections of the bronchi is an opportunistic infection where the normal bacteria that live in the nasal/oral region of the pharynx are able to infect the lungs. This usually occurs following a viral infection since the virus typically infects and kills the cells that make up interior lining of the bronchioles. This then causes a breach in this barrier which allow the bacteria to invade the tissues underneath and cause a response (bronchitis) by the immune system.
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Who is most likely to develop a secondary bacterial infection with a common cold?
People with chronic lung disease, asthma, diabetes, or a weakened immune system are more likely to develop these complications.
How are nasal bacterial infections diagnosed?
A procedure called "sinus transillumination" may, or may not, also be helpful. Using a flashlight pressed up against the skin of the cheek, the practitioner will look in the patient's open mouth.
What is secondary erythrocytosis in a dog?
Break this down into two parts. Erythrocytosis means an elevated red blood cell count. Secondary means that it is due to other causes than "first" or usually considered, or that develops due to some other "primary" cause. For example, when you get a cold, a virus is the primary infection, and antibiotics are not useful. Some people, however, due to a poor immune system or other complicating factors, also contract a bacterial infection (Strep throat, or a sinus infection), and this would be a secondary infection. Secondary erythrocytosis is an elevated red blood cell count NOT due to a "primary" bone marrow disease called polycythemia vera. (Polycythemia means a high cell count, usually red blood cells.) Therefore, there are several causes of secondary erythrocytosis, and there would be multiple tests necessary to determine the specific cause. Leading possibilities would be any condition that lowers the oxygen levels in the blood stream (lung or heart disease, pneumonia, heartworm infection) and several tumor or cancer conditions.
What is the difference between primary and secondary lysosomes?
Primary lysosomes have lower levels of protons. Secondary lysosomes have high levels of protons.
What happens to the time difference between primary and secondary waves as the distance traveled gets longer?
the secondary wave breaks up
What secondary bacterial infections can a person get with a common cold?
Colds make the upper respiratory system less resistant to bacterial infection. Secondary bacterial infection may lead to middle ear infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, sinus infection, or strep throat.
What is a secondary bacterial infection?
It's a bacterial infection that takes advantage of a prior health problem. The first health problem reduced the body's defenses, and made it easier for the secondary infection to occur.
Do shingles have an odor?
No. Unless there is secondary bacterial infection of the lesions.
Should you take antibiotic's when you have the flu?
usually no, unless you have a secondary bacterial infection
Can you develop an infection from an allergic reaction?
Yes, if the allergic reaction causes a disruption to the integrity of the membrane or structure, you can develop a secondary bacterial or viral infection of the area. I had this happen to me - I had an allergic reaction to a chemical in chemistry class on the outside of my ear and developed a secondary bacterial infection that I had to take antibiotics for.
Secondary infections?
DefinitionA secondary infection is an infection that occurs during or after treatment of another, already existing infection. It may result from the treatment itself or from alterations in the immune system.For example, a vaginal yeast infection that occurs after antibiotic treatment of a bacterial infection is a secondary infection. The development of bacterial pneumonia following a viral upper respiratory infection is another example.
If you had chickenpox your bumps may get what?
If you had chickenpox, it's possible for your bumps to get a secondary infection. In other words, you could have a bacterial infection of the chickenpox sores.
What do exogenous sources of infection include?
Exogenous infection is a bacterial infection that develops from the outside of the body. Exogenous bacteria are foodborne and waterborne which can be consumed directly or through secondary host.
Is bronchitis a symptom of Swine Flu?
Yes, it can be. But not everyone will vomit when they have it because it really depends on how badly it effects each individual. Use proper hygiene and hand washing to avoid any cold or flu and get vaccinations against the flu regularly at the beginning of flu season in your location.
What is the difference between primary and secondary infection?
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Can the respiratory symptoms from H1N1 last a few months?
It is not uncommon for a cough to last a while after other symptoms have improved. But if this goes on for over two weeks, or if the symptoms worsen again, you should check with a health care professional. It is sometimes a secondary bacterial infection such as bronchitis or even pneumonia that may need treatment.
What is Orchitits?
Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicles. It is usually secondary to a viral or bacterial infection (often with the mumps). If you suspect that you may have it, it is important that you see your doctor.
