Question 1

what is the definition or description of: trichinella spiralis infection?

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Trichinella spiralis: Trichinella spiralis = nematode parasite that causes food borne trichinosis infections. It is often associated w eating under-cooked pork. Some cases may be asymptomatic. Early sx’s may include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain &amp; fatigue with later development of pink eye, light sensitivity, headache, swelling of face, weakness, high fever &amp; muscle pain.

Question 2

should i see a specialist for trichinella spiralis infection, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

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Trichinella: Best to see a specialist since this is a pretty uncommon infection and most general doctors will have little experience in managing it. But any doctor can look up the treatment in a textbook and obtain it for you. You will still be better off with the enhanced follow-up care that a specialist can provide to avoid complications.

Question 3

can sex cause infections?

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

Question 4

how do b cells fight infection?

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Make antibodies!: B-cells make antibodies against foreign invaders. The antibodies stick to the invader, leading t cells to kill it.   B cells are also the "memory" of the immune system. If the same invader comes along years later, the b cells that made antibodies the first time are  ready to make them again.  Finally, b cells send out chemical signals that tell other immune cells what to do. B is for bossy...

Question 5

how can i treat toilet infection?

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Urinary infection: Symptoms include burning pain on urination, frequent urination &/or sudden urgency, foul smelling urine, possibly blood in urine &/or some wetting. You need to get your urine tested for infection, see a health care professional for antibiotics and drink plenty of water. Burning on urination can be helped by taking Pyridium (phenazopyridine) available otc at pharmacy. It only relieves symptoms & is not a cure.

Question 6

what can i use to treat infection?

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: Antibiotics are mostly used to treat infections. Pills and or injections are prescribed but for specific infections. What type of infection do you have? Don't try to treat yourself, see a doctor for exam and treatment.

Question 7

are some people prone to infection?

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Yes, but.......: As an internist i see many people come in with the thought they are somehow more prone or susceptible to infections than others. This isn't necessarily true. It's actually very uncommon to have some sort of immune system problem or other condition which would make one more susceptible to infections. Sometimes medications can do this, such as steroids and chemotherapy.

Question 8

why do infections make you feel sick?

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Body defenses: The germ or virus is an attack and the body has to defend itself. Fever, feeling yucky, enlarged glands, increases in white cell count are all mechanisms that carry out a defense and we are forced to rest to enable all available cellular energy to be available for this. It is logical and for years we have been trying to decrease fever as though it was a bad thing! all under the command of brain.

Question 9

can dogs spread infections to humans?

Accepted Answer

A zoonosis: Is an infection spread from a animal to man.  The most classical dog zoonosis is rabies. This is rare in the usa but capnocytophaga (a bacterium) can be spread by a bite. Leptospirosis is another canine zoonosis.

Question 10

what will draw infection to the surface?

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Draws: When we say 'draw an infection to the surface" what is really meant is getting the body's infection fighting cells to aggregate at the site of infection (make an abscess) and having that abscess rupture and drain.  Intermittent heat packs: a wash cloth in warm (not scalding hot, microwaved or boiling) water can be placed on the site as often as the patient is able.  Once an abscess forms, drain.

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