Sexually-transmitted diseases have been well-known for hundreds of years — the English language has short words for two of the most common: the "pox" (syphilis) and "the clap" (gonorrhea). Prior to the invention of modern medicines, sexually-transmitted diseases were generally incurable, and treatment was limited to treating the symptoms of the disease. The first venereal diseases clinic opened on January 31, 1747 at London Dock Hospital. The first effective treatment for a sexually-transmitted disease was salvarsan, a treatm ...

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Sexually-transmitted infection, Sexually-transmitted infection - Classification and terminology, Sexually-transmitted infection - Treatment, Sexually-transmitted infection - Types and their causative organisms, Sexually-transmitted infection - Bacterial, Sexually-transmitted infection - Viral, Sexually-transmitted infection - Parasites, Sexually-transmitted infection - Fungal, Sexually-transmitted infection - Protozoal

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Infection control - Hand Hygiene. Since the days of Ignaz Semmelweis, hand washing has been known to decrease the transmission of infectious diseases. see Hand washing for additional details. Infection control - Cleaning disinfection and sterilization microbiology. Infection control - Vaccination of health care workers. See also:

Infection control, Infection control - Prevention of Infection in the Health Care setting, Infection control - Hand Hygiene, Infection control - Cleaning disinfection and sterilization microbiology, Infection control - Vaccination of health care workers, Infection control - Surveillance for emerging infections, Infection control - Outbreak investigation, Infection control - Training in infection control and health care epidemiology, Infection control - Professional organizations

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UTIs are most common in sexually active women, and increased in diabetics and people with sickle-cell disease or anatomical malformations of the urinary tract. The use of urinary catheters in both men and women who are elderly, people experiencing nervous system disorders and people who are convalescing or unconscious for long periods of time may result in an increased risk of urinary tract infection for a variety of reaso ...

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Urinary tract infection, Urinary tract infection - Symptoms & Signs, Urinary tract infection - Diagnosis, Urinary tract infection - Causative agents, Urinary tract infection - Prevention, Urinary tract infection - Epidemiology, Urinary tract infection - Treatment

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The current method of prevention in animal populations is to destroy infected animals, as well as animals suspected of being infected. In southeast Asia, millions of domestic birds have been slaughtered to prevent the spread of the virus. The probability of a "humanized" form of H5N1 emerging through genetic recombination in the body of a human co-infected with H5N1 and another influenza virus type (a process called reassortment) could be reduced by influenza vaccination of those at risk for infection by H5N1. It is not clear at this point whether vaccine production and i ...

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Note: All of the diseases on this list can be transmitted sexually. Some of the diseases on this list are commonly transmitted in other ways besides sexually, for example, HIV/AIDS is also commonly transmitted through the sharing of infected needles by drug users, and candidiasis, whilst it can be sexually transmitted, is very often not associated with sexual activity. Sexually-transmitted infection - Bacterial. Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi) Chlamydia infection (Chlamydia trachom ...

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Sexually-transmitted infection, Sexually-transmitted infection - Classification and terminology, Sexually-transmitted infection - Treatment, Sexually-transmitted infection - Types and their causative organisms, Sexually-transmitted infection - Bacterial, Sexually-transmitted infection - Viral, Sexually-transmitted infection - Parasites, Sexually-transmitted infection - Fungal, Sexually-transmitted infection - Protozoal

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A patient with dysuria (painful voiding) and urinary frequency generally has a spot mid-stream urine sample sent for urinalysis, specifically the presence of nitrites, leukocytes or leukocyte esterase. If there is a high bacterial load without the presence of leukocytes, it is most likely due to contamination. Pyelonephritis is ruled out by checking for costovertebral angle tenderness (CVAT). The diagnosis of UTI is confirmed by a urine culture. If the urine culture is negative: symptoms of urethritis may point at Chla ...

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Urinary tract infection, Urinary tract infection - Symptoms & Signs, Urinary tract infection - Diagnosis, Urinary tract infection - Causative agents, Urinary tract infection - Prevention, Urinary tract infection - Epidemiology, Urinary tract infection - Treatment

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Note: All of the diseases on this list can be transmitted sexually. Some of the diseases on this list are commonly transmitted in other ways besides sexually; for example, HIV/AIDS is also commonly transmitted through the sharing of infected needles by drug users, and candidiasis, while it can be sexually transmitted, is very often not associated with sexual activity. Sexually-transmitted infection - Bacterial. Chancroid (Haemophilus ducreyi) Chlamydia infection (Chlamydia trachoma ...

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Sexually-transmitted infection, Sexually-transmitted infection - Classification and terminology, Sexually-transmitted infection - Treatment, Sexually-transmitted infection - Types and their causative organisms, Sexually-transmitted infection - Bacterial, Sexually-transmitted infection - Viral, Sexually-transmitted infection - Parasites, Sexually-transmitted infection - Fungal, Sexually-transmitted infection - Protozoal

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Since H5N1 is an influenza virus, symptoms similar to those of the common flu, such as fever, cough, sore throat, and sore muscles, can develop in infected humans. However, in more severe cases, pneumonia and respiratory failure can develop and eventually cause death. Patients with H5N1 avian influenza have rarely had conjunctivitis[9], unlike human cases of infection by the H7 virus. Severe infection from H5N1 caused multiple lung infections (including pus, fever, cough), lung scar t ...

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Neuraminidase inhibitors are a class of drugs that includes zanamivir and oseltamivir, the latter being licensed for prophylaxis treatment in the United Kingdom. Oseltamivir inhibits the influenza virus from spreading inside the user's body [8]. It is marketed by Roche as Tamiflu. This drug has become a focus for some governments and organizations trying to be seen as making preparations for a possible H5N1 pandemic. In August 2005, Roche agreed to donate three million cou ...

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Common organisms that cause UTIs include: Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus saprophyticus. Less common organisms include Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Enterococcus spp. A mnemonic that can be used to remember the bacteria that cause UTIs is SEEK PP (Staph saprophyticus, E. coli, Enterococcus, Klebsiella, Proteus, Pseudomonas). ...

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Urinary tract infection, Urinary tract infection - Symptoms & Signs, Urinary tract infection - Diagnosis, Urinary tract infection - Causative agents, Urinary tract infection - Prevention, Urinary tract infection - Epidemiology, Urinary tract infection - Treatment

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Symptoms of URTIs include cough, rhinorrhea (running nose), sore throat, fever, pain and myalgia. Infective agents for URTIs include respiratory viruses, bacteria and fungi. The most common form of URTI by far is a viral infection, otherwise known as the common cold. Common diagnoses include the common cold, rhinitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, Strep throat, tonsillitis, and laryngitis. Otitis media is an infection of the ear (which is part of ...

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Upper respiratory tract infection, Upper respiratory tract infection - Signs and symptoms, Upper respiratory tract infection - Treatment, Upper respiratory tract infection - Reference

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"Infection" marks the first mention of Interplanetary Expeditions (IPX), an archaeological research corporation with ties to secret government projects and weapons research. The company is featured prominently in the third season episode "Messages from Earth," and Max Eilerson in the Babylon 5 spinoff series Crusade is an IPX employee. The Vorlons have technology based on organic systems, ...

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Infection Babylon 5, Infection Babylon 5 - Plot synopsis, Infection Babylon 5 - Arc significance, Infection Babylon 5 - Production details, Infection Babylon 5 - Trivia

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Although viruses are the most likely cause of URIs and do not respond to antibiotic treatment, antibiotics continue to be widely prescribed for this illness. Judicious use of antibiotics can reduce unnecessary adverse effects of antibiotics and development of antimicrobial resistance. In patients with URTIs, antimicrobial therapy generally has been shown to result in symptom resolution 1 to 2 days sooner than when symptomatic measures alone are used. Some high risk patients with underlying pulmonary disease, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are more likely to benefit from ...

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Heat kills H5N1: Over 30 days at 0ºC ( 32.0ºF) (over one month at freezing temperature) 6 days at 37ºC ( 98.6ºF) (one week at human body temperature) 30 minutes 60ºC (140.0ºF) (half hour at a tempertature that causes second and third degree burns in humans in five seconds) Influenza A viruses can survive for over 30 days at 0ºC (32.0ºF). H5N1 can survive in the environment for 6 days at 37ºC (98.6ºF). Inactivation of the virus occurs under the following conditions: Temperatu ...

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Transmission and infection of H5N1, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Transmission by wild birds waterfowl, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Prevention, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Environmental survival, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Incubation, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Symptoms, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Treatment, Transmission and infection of H5N1 - Sources

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There is a DVD included with footage of one of their shows at the London Astoria. It features the songs "Fat Lip", "Never Wake Up", "Machine Gun", and others. On the UK version of the album, it has 2 bonus tracks called "Reign in Pain (Heavy Metal Jamboree)" and "WWVII Parts 1 & 2". Both versions are done in their Pain for Pleasure alter egos. ...

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Francisella tularensis is one of the most infective bacteria known. Fewer than ten organisms have been shown to lead to severe illness. Humans are most often infected by tick bite or through handling an infected animal. Ingesting infected water, soil, or food can also cause infection. Tularemia can be acquired by inhalation; hunters are at a higher risk for this disease because of the potential of inhaling the bacteria during the skinning process. Tul ...

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The T-Virus is like any other virus. It is a protein crystal with a DNA core. As the crystal makes contact with a cell's membrane, it destroys it and inserts its DNA into the cell. The cell absorbs the viral genome into its own DNA, which takes over the cell's functions. The cell begins to produce offspring of the original virus. The new viruses are then released from the host cell and infect the neighboring ...

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As the valves of the heart do not actually receive any blood supply of their own, which may be surprising given their location, defense mechanisms (such as white blood cells) cannot enter. So if an organism (such as bacteria) establish hold on the valves, the body cannot get rid of them. Normally, blood flows pretty smoothly through these valves. If they have been damaged (for instance in rheumatic fever) bacteria have a chance to take hold. ...

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Dogs that have become infected show symptoms of the illness within 7 to 10 days. The symptoms are lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea (usually bloody). After a dog is infected, there is no cure. The virus itself does not kill the dog: diarrhea and vomiting result in dehydration and secondary infections set in. The virus attacks the lymph nodes, intestines, and the bone marrow. Bacteria that normally live in the intestines then leak into the bloodstream and cause septicemia. Due to dehydration, the dog's electrolyte balance is destroyed. Normally 80% of the body is composed of water and, when the body lose ...

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Canine parvovirus, Canine parvovirus - History, Canine parvovirus - Varieties, Canine parvovirus - Infection, Canine parvovirus - Prevention and contamination

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Infection only requires that the Beast entity come into contact with a suitable surface, with any ship being compatible. Once done, the Beast begins an extremely-rapid process of breaking down the ship materials in order to construct more of itself, and when it comes into contact with organic matter, it likewise breaks them down and reassembles the cells for use as living biocircuitry. The Beast interfaces this living computer system into the ship's electronics, merging them into one. It is apparent however that the new system still retains ...

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The Beast Homeworld, The Beast Homeworld - Naggarok, The Beast Homeworld - Language, The Beast Homeworld - Infection, The Beast Homeworld - Direct physical contact, The Beast Homeworld - Infection Beam, The Beast Homeworld - Cruise Missile, The Beast Homeworld - Beast Disposal Protocols

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Intestinal Infections: These may only occur as part of respiratory infections, where gastrointestinal symptoms have on occasion been described. Extraintestinal Infections: L. pneumophila is specifically considered as a pathogen of the respiratory tract, where it is a cause of atypical pneumonia, also known as Legionnaires' disease. Other infections have also been reported, including haemodialysis fistulae, pericarditis and wound and skin infections. Bacteraemia is often associated with Legionnaires' disease. One species Legionella Longbeachae is cont ...

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Legionellosis, Legionellosis - Symptoms, Legionellosis - Infections, Legionellosis - Diagnosis, Legionellosis - Who gets legionellosis?, Legionellosis - Treatment, Legionellosis - How is legionellosis spread?, Legionellosis - Where is the Legionella bacterium found?, Legionellosis - Prevention, Legionellosis - World's more important outbreaks, Legionellosis - Images

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