Question 1

why some infectious diseases doesnt cause fever ? whats the mechanism behind it, and can you name 3 infectious diseases which are deadly but no fever?

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Fever and infection: The body doesn't respond the same to all infections. There are many that usually don't cause fever, including HIV and hepatatis A, B and C. Other infections cause fever sometimes but not always -- tuberculosis, for example.

Question 2

chest pains -left upper chest mainly-caused by unresolved infectious diseases 3 years. what sort of ultrasound would you order?

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I wouldn't try: For diagnosis with echo. Probably more effective would be cat scan!

Question 3

how can  a person catch infectious diseases?

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SEVERAL WAYS: Several ways
1 person to person contacts
2 mosquito and other insect bites
3 animal bites
3 by sexual contacts
4 by eating contaminated food
5 due to underluing immune problem 
6anatomic abnormalities in human body like urinary tract abnormalities, bronchectasis, fibrocystic disease.

Question 4

how do people fight off infectious diseases?

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Some Thoughts: Limit exposure to others who are obviously ill.Good hand washing always helps.Proper immunizations are valuable.Some common sense.Personal responsibility to not expose others when you are sick.These are some guidlines to minimize the spread of infection.

Question 5

which infectious diseases are global threats?

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Global infections: Tuberculosis, malaria, river blindness come to mind but are not nearly as attractive to the news outlets as SARS-nCOV2 despite killing many, many people.

Question 6

what infectious diseases are common in mumbai?

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Goto a travel clinic: Travel overseas, particularly to a throbbing metropolis in the heart of India requires adequate preparation. There are a multitude of infectious diseases I would be concerned about there. A doctor should help match up your past medical history and medical condition with what you may encounter depending on your plans in that area. See: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/india

Question 7

are new infectious diseases continually emerging?

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It's Inevitable!: Just as certain as the sun rising from the east, new infectious diseases will evolve because of  the innate drive for any organism to survive, based on the environmental pressures it has to overcome. This is the basis of how susceptible organisms become resistant to certain antibiotics. Additionally, as we  explore different areas in the world , we will expose ourselves to new diseases.

Question 8

what's the best book to study for infectious diseases?

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Depends: Depends on your goals and previous educational training. In Pediatrics The Red Book Atlas of Pediatric Infectious Disease is our "bible" when we need a reference. There are plenty of interesting non-fiction books out there for the curious.

http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/infectious-disease

Question 9

are there many infectious diseases in emerging countries?

Accepted Answer

It's Inevitable!: In emerging countries, the encroachment of civilization into virgin forest will displace many animals and other organisms that may become a new disease. Alternatively, genetic reassortment of species- specific microbes will enable them to infect  us or else, cause them to become virulent when they were once benign.

Question 10

could you tell me what are infectious diseases caused by?

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See below: Prions, viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa , parasites.

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