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The immune system Antibodies are an integral part of your body’s immune system. There are different kinds of antibodies, but all are necessary to the immune system to fight foreign bacteria and viruses. Your immune system is composed of organs, cells, and chemicals that all work together to fight infections that threaten your body. In …

Clostridium difficile (C diff) infection typically resolves within two weeks of starting antibiotics, however, many people become reinfected one to three weeks afterward. Patients with Clostridium difficile (C diff) infections usually recover within two weeks of starting antibiotic treatment and probiotics. Many people, however, become reinfected and require additional treatment. Most recurrences occur one to three weeks after stopping antibiotic …

Most people infected with the West Nile virus do not feel sick (70-90% remain asymptomatic), and less than 1% of people become severely ill. Fortunately, most people infected with the West Nile virus do not feel sick (about 70 to 80 percent of infections are asymptomatic). Only one in five infected people have a fever and other symptoms. Less than …

Mosquitos are known for transmitting many types of diseases to humans, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Sadly, these diseases cause the death of 1 million people every year. A mosquito magnet is a trap made to attract and control mosquito populations. This can include controlling potentially deadly mosquitos, which can then lower the chance of infecting humans with disease. …

Treatment for common variable immunodeficiency may include immunoglobulin replacement therapy, antimicrobial therapy, and B12 injections. The treatment of common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is individualized depending upon various factors such as the person’s age, symptoms, and general health. Various specialists, including hematologists, pulmonologists, gastroenterologists, and immunologists, work as a team to decide the best management approach for the patient.  Treatment may …

Symptoms of a Shigella infection include diarrhea, fever, stomachache, and tenesmus. If you have a Shigella infection, you may experience the following signs and symptoms about one to two days after the exposure: Diarrhea or loose stools that may be blood-stained Fever Stomachache Tenesmus (a frequent feeling or urge that you need to have a bowel movement even if you …

The World Health Organization approved the first vaccine against malaria, called RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S), in 2021 for use in children in sub-Saharan Africa. On October 6, 2021, the World Health Organization approved the first vaccine against malaria called RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) for use in children in sub-Saharan Africa. RTS,S/AS01 (RTS,S) is not only the first vaccine approved against malaria but also the …

What do hepatitis B and C have in common? Hepatitis is a family of viruses that infect the liver. While hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C can all cause short-term infections, hepatitis B and C can also lead to chronic, long-term infections that severely damage the liver over time. This can cause cirrhosis — or scarring — of the …

The symptoms of Enterovirus D68 may vary in severity but could include sneezing, sore throat, diarrhea, Dyspnea, and wheezing. The symptoms of Enterovirus D68 may vary in severity, from mild to severe, with some infected individuals experiencing none at all. The symptoms are generally worse in children than in adults, although they may be more severe in people with low …

Actinomycosis is an infection that can be caused by disease or tissue damage due to injury or medical procedures. Learn about symptoms and treatment Actinomycosis is an infection that can be caused by disease or tissue damage due to injury or medical procedures. When something sharp damages the internal body tissues, for example, a fish bone in the throat, the …