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Can bacterial endocarditis be caused by the flu?
Yes as an opportunistic (secondary) infection when the immune system is fighting the flu virus and has trouble dealing with bacterial infections at the same time. Weakened immune systems can allow people to get bacterial infections more easily. But the person still must be exposed to the bacteria that causes the infection and inflammation of the inner lining of the heart (which is called the endocardium). Endocarditis also can affect the heart valves. Prevention is the best medicine! Get your flu vaccination!
What is the most common WBC in a healthy person?
The most common white blood cell (WBC) in a healthy person is a neutrophil, making up about 50-70% of the total WBC count. Neutrophils are a type of granulocyte and are important for fighting bacterial infections.
Is peunomia contagious?
Pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infections that can lead to pneumonia, such as viral or bacterial respiratory infections, can be contagious. For example, the flu and common cold, which can cause pneumonia, can spread from person to person. It’s important to practice good hygiene, like washing hands and avoiding close contact with sick individuals, to reduce the risk of transmission.
What are the most common infections usually seen in a person with acute leukemia?
Individuals with acute leukemia are particularly susceptible to infections due to their compromised immune systems, often resulting from bone marrow infiltration and treatment effects. The most common infections include bacterial infections, particularly from gram-negative organisms like Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, as well as fungal infections such as candidiasis and aspergillosis. Viral infections, including those from herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus, can also occur. The risk is heightened during periods of neutropenia, a common condition in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Who found the pencillin vaccine?
Penicillin is a type of antibiotic that is prescribed to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Alexander Fleming is the person who found the penicillin vaccine in 1928.
What can cause infections?
Athletes foot
Is pneumonaie kielbasa contagious?
Pneumonia itself is not contagious, but the infections that can lead to pneumonia may be. For example, viral or bacterial infections, such as the flu or a cold, can spread from person to person and potentially result in pneumonia. However, the specific condition of pneumonia cannot be spread directly. It’s important to practice good hygiene to prevent the underlying infections that can cause pneumonia.
What is the inflammation of the voicebox is called?
This is also known as laryngitis, Laryngitis is usually caused by a virus or occurs in people who overuse their voice. Occasionally, a person may develop laryngitis from bacterial infections, and rarely, from infections such as tuberculosis,syphilis, or a fungal infection.
Will antibiotics help you recover from the flu quicker?
The flu is caused by a virus (viruses). Antibiotics ONLY treat bacterial infections. Therefore, an antibiotic will do absolutely nothing for a person with the flu.
What is the medical term meaning inflammatory skin reaction characterized by intense itching predisposing the person to secondary infections and long-term chronic lichenification?
eczema
What infections are common in AIDS patients?
AIDS patients are susceptible to a variety of infections, commonly known as opportunitistic infections. They are so named because the infections take advantage of a person's weakened immune system to strike.Among the most common infections are:Kaposi's SarcomaPneumocystis carinii pneumoniaOral thrushHerpes
What color is phlegm in a cold versus the flu?
Both colds and flu are caused by viruses. The color of the phlegm in respiratory viral infections such as these is very similar. If there is a secondary bacterial infection on top of the virus, the phlegm color may be darker and more greenish/yellow, but that is not always the case as symptoms can vary widely from person to person and microbe to microbe. See the related question below for differences in the cold and flu symptoms.
