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Is quinsy throat infectious?
Quinsy throat, also known as peritonsillar abscess, is not directly infectious, but it often develops as a complication of bacterial tonsillitis, which is contagious. The bacteria causing the initial tonsillitis can be spread from person to person through saliva or respiratory droplets. While the abscess itself is not contagious, the underlying infection that might lead to it can be.
How big can an abscess get?
As big as your head! An abscess will fill with pus until the source of the infection is gone or it reaches the outside world (through your skin or gum) and pops like a zit and drains. If the source of the infection isn't taken care of the skin or gum will heal and the whole process will start over. Meanwhile, you're walking around with an infection that could affect you heart or brain and kill you. An antibiotic will only clear up the infection temporarily.
How do you contract a viral infection?
You can contract a viral infection by coming into contact with the virus through respiratory droplets, bodily fluids, or contaminated surfaces. The virus then enters your body through your eyes, nose, or mouth, and begins to replicate, causing an infection.
Is an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract that is now largely prevented through immunization?
Diphtheria
What is the term for acquiring an infection through mucosal tissue?
The term for acquiring an infection through mucosal tissue is mucosal transmission. This occurs when pathogens enter the body through the mucous membranes lining the respiratory, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary tracts.
What disease is an acute highly contagious infection that is transmitted by respiratory droplets of the rubeola virus?
Measles is an acute highly contagious infection caused by the rubeola virus. It can be transmitted through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, and a characteristic red rash.
What is the difference between an upper respiratory tract infection and a lower respiratory tract infection?
Sinuses are apart of your upper respitory tract, but the upper respitory tract also includes the nasal cavity, the pharynx and the larynx. A sinus infection is just an infection in your paranasal sinuses.
Can you catch measles through food?
No, measles is a highly contagious viral infection that spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It is not transmitted through food or water.
What does a seton drain look like which is used in surgery for a peri anal abscess?
A seton drain is a piece of surgical thread or rubber tubing that is placed through the tract of a peri-anal abscess to prevent the opening from closing and allowing the infection to drain. It is usually left in place for a period of time until the abscess has healed. It may be visible on the skin as a small thread or tube exiting the abscess site.
Can infected vomit that has passed through your nose give you upper respiratory infection?
Upper respiratory means your lungs and the breathing passages in your chest area. If you gasped or breathed while vomitting you might get some of the vomit in your lungs. Vomit that passes through your nose might infect your sinus area.
Should a patient with a gram positive cocci sputum specimen be placed in respiratory isolation?
Yes, a patient with gram positive cocci in sputum should be placed in respiratory isolation as it could indicate an infection like pneumonia or tuberculosis, which can be spread through respiratory droplets. Isolating the patient can help prevent the potential spread of the infection to others.
What could happen if you do not have an abscessed tooth checked?
Well besides the obvious, pain and distress it causes. The infection could very easily spread through the blood stream and you can become very ill. Better to get started on antibiotics, and when the infection is cleared have the tooth removed or fixed. ------------ Abscess is an extremely serious condition and if left untreated it could lead to life threatening conditions. Sometimes patients don't feel constant pain, there is a swelling and it hurts only when they apply pressure on it, and even in those situations abscess have to be treated. Check this video with very interesting info about abscess - http://www.checkdent.com/en/videos/tooth-abscess-9.html
