Brucellosis

viral infection during pregnancy :: Article Creator 5 Common Infections During Pregnancy That Can Be Passed On To The Baby During pregnancy, a woman goes through several distressing symptoms and is also exposed to various viruses and bacteria, leading to infections. Most infections, for instance, skin, urinary tract, and respiratory tract, do not pose much risk. However, there are times when certain infections can be passed to the foetus before or during birth, which can be dangerous for both the mother and the child. Listed below are some of the common infections that can occur during pregnancy and can be transferred to the baby.  Cytomegalovirus (CMV) CMV is a virus that usually does not cause any serious health complications. However, once you're infected with it, you're likely to have the virus for life.  Dr Ila Jalote, Consultant-Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram, says, "CMV is quite common, wi...

bacterial infection lymph nodes :: Article Creator What To Know About Swollen Lymph Nodes (Lymphadenopathy/Adenopathy) Lymph nodes are small glands that filter lymph, the clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system. During an infection, they accumulate bacteria or dead or diseased cells. When a person has an infection, they may notice swollen lymph nodes in part of the body near the infection site, such as their neck, armpit, jaw, or groin. For instance, a person with a sore throat due to COVID-19 may have swollen lymph nodes in their neck. They may also have other symptoms of an infection, such as coughing, fatigue, and fever. Cancer that develops in or spreads to the lymph nodes may also be swollen. In this case, the reason for swelling may be a tumor. In this article, find out more about why lymph nodes become swollen, what it might mean, and when to see a doctor. The lymphatic system consists of channels thro...

dogs with brucellosis :: Article Creator What Is Canine Brucellosis? Dog Disease Found To Be Spreading In UK For First Time - With Three People Also Infected Brucella canis can spread from dogs to humans in rare cases (NationalWorld/Adobe Stock) A dangerous bacterial infection has been found spreading in the UK's dog population for the first time - but the disease has also been transmitted to three people A new government risk assessment updated on Monday (18 September) found 97 dogs had tested positive for the Brucella canis bacteria in the year to June, largely linked to pets brought in from overseas. However, it also revealed rather than just imported dogs testing positive, a number of UK dogs had as well. The Express reports this is the first time the disease has ever been recorded spreading domestically. The bacteria, which can cause infertility in dogs, has also been discovered in two humans so far this year - making three tota...

puerperal sepsis :: Article Creator Study Finds SARS-CoV-2-associated Sepsis Was More Common, Deadly Than Previously Thought New research suggests that the virus responsible for COVID-19 was a more common and deadly cause of sepsis during the initial period of the pandemic than previously assumed. The study, led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham health care system, used electronic health record (EHR) data from five Mass General Brigham hospitals to track the rate of SARS-CoV-2-associated sepsis during the COVID-19 pandemic. The team found that SARS-CoV-2 accounted for approximately one in six cases of sepsis during the first two and a half years of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their results, published in JAMA Network Open, suggest clinicians should rethink how they treat sepsis while also providing a framework for future surveillance for viral sepsis. "Most people, includin...

hand foot and mouth without fever :: Article Creator Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: What Every Parent Needs To Know About This Common Illness Miriam Jones Bradley, RN THURSDAY, Oct. 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) - Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease that's highly contagious. Common in children, it spreads quickly at day care centers and schools. This guide will tell you what you need to know about hand, foot and mouth disease, its symptoms, causes, stages and treatment. What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth disease is an illness caused by a very contagious virus that can be passed along before a person is aware he or she is infected. While hand, foot and mouth disease in adults is rare, it can happen, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Hand, foot and mouth disease in children under 10 is far more common. People are also reading… Is hand, foot and mouth...

viral tonsillitis treatment :: Article Creator Tonsillitis – Symptoms, Treatments And Prevention What is it? Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils, which are two small glands found at the back of the throat. Either a virus or bacteria can cause tonsillitis, however most cases are viral. What are the symptoms? It usually takes around two – four days for the symptoms to appear after catching the infection. The main one is a sore throat, however tonsillitis is different to just a sore throat because there are usually other accompanying symptoms, such as red and swollen tonsils, high temperature, coughing, headaches and tiredness. If a virus caused the tonsillitis (the flu virus, for example) then your child may have other flu symptoms, such as a runny nose. If it was bacteria that caused the tonsillitis, your child may also have a skin rash or a flushed face. How common is tonsillitis? Sore throats are very common, but it'...