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Why is an infection considered an inflammation?
An infection is not the same thing as inflammation. Inflammation is often the immune system's way of reacting to an infection, but inflammation and infection are not the same thing. I hope that is clearer.
Can you have inflammation in your sinuses and yet no infection?
Yes, you can have inflammation in your sinuses without an infection. Other causes of inflammation include allergy and irritants.
What is rectal inflammation a sign of?
Rectal inflammation can be caused by infection or autoimmune disease. Anal inflammation can be caused by hemorrhoids, infection, and autoimmune disease.
What term is an inflammation of peritoneum?
An infection of the peritoneum is called peritonitis. This infection is caused by a fungal or bacterial infection and can cause inflammation of the area.
What is the differences between inflammation vs infection?
Inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens - and begin the healing process. Inflammation does not mean infection, even when an infection causes inflammation. Infection is caused by a bacterium, virus or fungus, while inflammation is the body's response to it.
Does a urinary tract infection cause inflammation in the body?
Yes, a urinary tract infection (UTI) can cause inflammation in the body.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the vagina and vulva?
Vaginitis = inflammation of the vagina Vulvitis = inflammation of the vulva Vulvovaginitis = inflammation of the vulva and vagina An infection, allergic reaction, chemical irritation, or trauma can cause inflammation. Infection is the main cause of vaginal and vulvar inflammation.
The suffix of -itis means inflammation however it can also mean?
A lot of people use it to mean infection as well.
Are joints warm to touch a common symptom of inflammation or infection?
Yes, joints that are warm to the touch can be a common symptom of inflammation or infection.
Is a red swollen eye with purulent exudate and infection or inflammation?
infection
Is cellulitis is an infection?
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that in turn causes inflammation.
Is infection and inflammation the same?
Infection and inflammation are related but distinct processes. Infection refers to the invasion and multiplication of pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses, in the body. Inflammation, on the other hand, is the body's immune response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain. While inflammation often occurs as a result of infection, it can also be triggered by non-infectious factors like injury or autoimmune diseases.
