Question 1

what are some common sources of infection?

Accepted Answer

Organisms: Bacteria, viruses and parasites.

Question 2

how common are stec infections?

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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.

Question 3

what are the most common modes of spread of infection?

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Person-person-fomite: Infections can be spread person to person by hands, in food preparation or through touching objects where the organisms can live (fomites) like objects contaminated by body fluids such as toilets, sinks, door nobs ; flat surfaces.  Spread can be airborne for some with sneezing being a better spread than cough.  Infections can spread through direct contact (skin lesions, kisses, sex, birth...).

Question 4

is it common to have a serious infection w/o pain? i ask because i was hospitalized with a serious infection and had very little to no pain.

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Yes: It depends on where the infection is located because certain organs have very few nerves in them and that may cause very little pain.  Organs like liver and kidneys and lungs may not be as painful when infected unlike the guts, bladder or brain.

Question 5

what are the common routes of infection for bacteria?

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Lungs, skin breaks: Breathing in droplets containing them can lead to infection of the lungs (pneumonia).  They can enter through breaks in the skin.  Through the urinary tract (bladder infection).

Question 6

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

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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 7

is infection common in d and c?

Accepted Answer

Uncommon: A d;c (dilation and curettage) is a surgical procedure. Often times in surgery antibiotics are given prior to the case to prevent infection. However in the case of d;c, the risk of infection is so low that antibiotics are seldom recommended. The risk of infection is rated at.

Question 8

what are the most common nosocomial infections?

Accepted Answer

Nosocomial infection: Infections that occur in the hospital or a health-care setting are referred to as 'nosocomial infections'. These are unfortunate complications occuring in places where there shouldn't be any. According to the CDC, the most common of these infections are urinary tract infections (UTI), followed by surgical site infections, bloodstream infections and pneumonia. Talk to your doc if you have questions

Question 9

are you more prone to infection when you have the common cold?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat: Secondary bacterial infection is more common when tissues have been damaged by underlying infection with another organism like a virus.  That having been said, it is still unusual for that to happen if not due to influenza or a similar virus.

Question 10

is petechiae a common reaction in some children when fighting off everyday illness or infection?

Accepted Answer

PETECHIAE is...: Bleeding into the skin, doesn't blench on pressure. If associated with fever without localizing signs, indicates high risk  for serious bacterial infection , e.g. Bacteremia, sepsis, meningitis.

Viral rash, on the other hand, very common; seen as  macular or maculo-papular rash that blenches on pressure. I assume, you are talking about viral rash. If petechiae, must see a doctor.

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