what are the 4 main causes of infection?
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['Bacteria. These one-cell organisms are responsible for illnesses such as strep throat, urinary tract infections and tuberculosis.', 'Viruses. Even smaller than bacteria, viruses cause a multitude of diseases ranging from the common cold to AIDS.', 'Fungi. ... ', 'Parasites.']
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Include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause illness. Many types of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and chemicals and toxins cause foodborne illnesses. More than 250 pathogens and toxins are known to cause foodborne illness. Nearly all of them can cause an outbreak.
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['Bacteria cause cellulitis, impetigo, and staphylococcal (staph) infections.', 'Viruses cause shingles, warts, and herpes simplex.', "Fungi cause athlete's foot and yeast infections.", 'Parasites cause body lice, head lice, and scabies.']
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['Pneumonia.', 'Infection of the digestive system (which includes organs such as the stomach and colon)', 'Infection of the kidney, bladder and other parts of the urinary system.', 'Bloodstream infection (bacteremia)']
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The symptoms and the cause The triggering factor for causing infection is not always recognized, but, for example, antibiotics, pregnancy, as well as extensive use of non-breathable panty liners and pads can trigger it. Also artificial fibers and ill-breathable underwear predispose to infection.
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The most common causes of fever are infections such as colds and stomach bugs (gastroenteritis). Other causes include: Infections of the ear, lung, skin, throat, bladder, or kidney.
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['MRSA.', 'Dengue Fever.', 'Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)', 'Hepatitis A, B, and C.']
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['Communication Problems. Communication breakdowns are the most common causes of medical errors. ... ', 'Inadequate Information Flow. ... ', 'Human Problems. ... ', 'Patient-Related Issues. ... ', 'Organizational Transfer of Knowledge. ... ', 'Staffing Patterns and Workflow. ... ', 'Technical Failures. ... ', 'Inadequate Policies.']
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['Life expectancy.', 'HIV/AIDS epidemic.', 'Maternal and child healthcare.', 'Malaria.']
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['Infection in the lung, such as pneumonia.', 'Infection in the blood, which may cause a fever.', 'Anemia.', 'Low blood pressure.', 'Dehydration.', 'Drinking alcohol and caffeine.', 'Over the counter decongestants, and appetite suppressants.', 'Thyroid disorders.']
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Stages of Pathogenesis. To cause disease, a pathogen must successfully achieve four steps or stages of pathogenesis: exposure (contact), adhesion (colonization), invasion, and infection.
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['Bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues in children, including Group A streptococcal infections.', 'Infection of the lungs (pneumonia)', 'Infection or inflammation of the brain (encephalitis, cerebellar ataxia)', 'Bleeding problems (hemorrhagic complications)']
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['Infectious mononucleosis. The Epstein-Barr virus causes infectious mononucleosis, or mono. ... ', 'Strep throat. Strep throat, or streptococcal pharyngitis, is a contagious disease. ... ', 'Tonsillitis. ... ', 'Oral thrush. ... ', 'Tonsil stones. ... ', 'Other causes.']
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['High exposure rates.', 'Lack of a fully functioning immune system.', 'Lack of immunizations.', 'Lack of safe sexual practices.', 'Lack of hand washing.']
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['Hepatitis A. Hepatitis A is caused by an infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). ... ', 'Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is transmitted through contact with infectious body fluids, such as blood, vaginal secretions, or semen, containing the hepatitis B virus (HBV). ... ', 'Hepatitis C.', 'Hepatitis D. ... ', 'Hepatitis E.']
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['Bacteria, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis.', 'Viruses, including HIV/AIDS, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B virus, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and Zika.', 'Parasites, such as trichomonas vaginalis, or insects such as crab lice or scabies mites.']
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['foodborne illnesses (food poisoning)', 'indigestion.', 'bacterial or viral infections, like viral gastroenteritis, which is often referred to as a “stomach bug”', 'motion sickness.', 'chemotherapy.', 'migraine headaches.', 'medications, like antibiotics, morphine, or anesthesia.']