Question 1

are eye infections contagious? which infections are? how many diff infections are there

Accepted Answer

Yes, some and many.: Some eye infections are contagious, especially viral ones.  There many types of infections.

Question 2

what type(s) of infection could happen from having ingested mouldy food like bread products?

Accepted Answer

Nothing will happen: Ingesting fungus infested (mouldy) bread is esthetically unappealing, but harmless. No infection or illness is likely. Don't worry about it.

Question 3

lets assume if i was with another person in room. i sneezed but in opposite route. will i still make the other person sick of infection, if i was whether sick or not?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Some viruses can hang in the air if you have a viral illness effecting your respiratory system. If you are free of viral infection of your respiratory system then no effect to other persons in the room.

Question 4

what s the cause of pancreatic infection?

Accepted Answer

Could be block duct: This could be a blocked pancreatic duct.

Question 5

are toxoplasma infections common in the southern u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Everywhere: Wherever there is cat feces (domestic, wild, lions, tigers), there is plenty of toxoplasmosis.  Eating undercooked meat is another important way to meet the organism.  Toxoplasmosis usually gets missed clinically; its frequency in a community depends on physician index of suspicion.

Question 6

what r h.i.v infections?

Accepted Answer

Immune deficiency: Hiv stands for human immunodeficiency virus.  This is the cause of aids.  It is transmitted by intimate contact, either sexually, by blood or tissue transfer, by mothers to their fetus or newborn.  Early onset illness may present in various forms, often as a mononucleosis-like syndrome.

Question 7

can sex cause infections?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sexually transmitted diseases like : syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, human papilloma virus (hpv). HIV/aids. This can be reduced significantly by contraceptive condoms.

Question 8

signs of bladdler infection?

Accepted Answer

Pain with urination: Common signs include the sensation of having to urinate all the time, urinating a small amount, having to go too often, having a burning sensation when you do urinate or pain.  Sometimes you may note blood when you wipe or small clots.  Many people just have a full sensation in the lower abdomen or in the back.

Question 9

can sex help fight infection?

Accepted Answer

Sex as an Antidote: I'm unaware of any actual infection that sexual activity can help treat or prevent.  However, sexual activity has many other healthy benefits of decreasing stress and anxiety and lowering aggression.  If these are improved it seems reasonable to postulate that immune function could be enhanced, which in turn could improve ones ability to fight off illness or disease; it's possible but not proven.

Question 10

how common are stec infections?

Accepted Answer

Quite common: In the usa, maybe 35, 000 cases per year seems to be the popular guesstimate, but most are mild.  There are about 1000 hospitalizations and 30 deaths -- these are certain to be diagnosed in the microbiology lab and these numbers should be trustworthy.  The risk is real; cook your burgers well.

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