Infection can be acute or chronic. Infection occurs when viruses, bacteria, or other microbes enter an organism’s body and begin to multiply.

The common symptoms of infection in the body are as follows:

• Chills and fever
• The low temperature of the body
• Urinating less
• Rapid Breathing
• Vomiting and nausea
• Diarrhea

Family doctors provide treatment based on the nature of the infectious agents. They would use antibiotics for treating bacterial infections such as pneumonia; antivirals for treating viral infections like influenza, hepatitis etc.; antifungals for treating fungal infections such as athlete’s foot.

Daily examples of Infections:

• Candida
• Common cold
• Gastroenteritis
• Hepatitis
• HPV
• Influenza (flu)

Some infections can be asymptomatic. Mild infections may respond to rest and medication, while some life-threatening infection may need hospitalization.

Many infectious diseases, such as hepatitis B, HPV and chickenpox, can be prevented by vaccines. Frequent and thorough hand-washing also helps protect you from most infectious diseases.

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