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USE AND CARE INSTRUCTION SHEET

Shigellosis is an intestinal infection. With more than 15,000 cases of a bacterium called shigella annually occurring in the United States, shigellosis often affects children and can spread rapidly in daycare.

infectious arthritis Septic arthritis (or septic arthritis) is a bacterial infection within the joints. Joints are usually germ-free. When bacteria enter a joint, it causes inflammation (swelling, redness) and pain. Infections usually only affect one joint: the knee, hip, wrist, shoulder, elbow, or ankle. Anyone can have an infection. together But it's most common in children under 3 and adults over 80. Untreated infectious arthritis can damage the joints. and led to joint replacement surgery.

Typhus is an acute disease caused by A bacterium named Rickettsia rickettsii is an infectious tick that carries the bacteria. These ticks live in wooded areas in low hedges and tall grass. The disease is more common in warm weather—spring and summer. Illness can occur at any age. But it is more common in adults aged 60 to 69 and children aged 5 to 9 years, and more in men than women.

Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory condition of the heart, nervous system, skin, and joints following a bacterial infection. Rheumatic fever usually occurs in children under the age of 18.

Reiter's syndrome is a rare disorder that causes three seemingly unrelated symptoms. a type of arthritis Inflammation of the eye called iritis or conjunctivitis. and an inflammatory urinary tract disease called urethritis, also known as reactive arthritis. This term means that arthritis usually occurs as a reaction to something else in the body. This is usually an infection. Reiter's syndrome is most common in men aged 20 to 40.

Otitis externa is an infection of the delicate skin lining the ear canal. The ear canal extends from the eardrum to the outside of the ear. People with diabetes or skin allergies and those whose ears do not produce enough wax are also more prone to infection. It usually takes 7 to 10 days to heal.

Nocardiosis is a bacterial infection of the soil. lung tissue soft tissues and central nervous system The brain and spinal cord are often affected. It is serious and can be fatal in people with weakened immune systems. This disease can be found all over the world. in the United States 500 to 1,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. This infection occurs more in men than in women and is more common in adults than in children.

Mumps is a viral infection that causes painful swelling of the salivary glands. These glands on both sides of the jaw drool Mumps was most commonly seen in children between the ages of 10 and 15 before the mumps vaccine was developed. Mumps is a common childhood disease. It is much less common now. Complications can occur, usually in adults. Hearing can be temporarily lost. Organs can become swollen and irritated. These organs include the testicles in boys who become adolescents and men. Infertility (sometimes infertility) of the ovaries or breasts in women and girls who have gone through puberty. Pancreas, meninges, heart and joints

Mononucleosis Also known as mono and kissing disease, it is an acute infection that affects the respiratory, liver and lymphatic systems. It spreads by close contact. It is common in adolescents and young adults. It is rare in people older than 35. It is usually harmless and goes away on its own. It is rarely serious and causes extreme fatigue. The most serious complication is an enlarged spleen. May explode on direct contact, such as when playing contact sports.

Mastoiditis is a relatively rare infection of the bulge in the skull behind the ear, the part of the bone called the mastoid. Infection can cause damage to this bone, followed by hearing loss. Mastitis most often affects young children, usually 6 to 13 months of age. It can also be born in healthy adolescents and working adults. people with weakened immune systems (infection-fighting) can also occur.

A lung abscess is an infection of the lungs. hollow with pus forms containing bacteria or other microorganisms dead tissue and fluid accumulation People over 60 are at increased risk of developing abscesses.

Listeria infection It is a serious infection caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria. These bacteria are most common in undercooked meat and dairy products. Listeria infection It is a serious disease in the public health system, but it is an uncommon infection. Anyone can get infected.

Lice are microscopic parasites that live on the body or clothing and cause skin inflammation (red, itchy, swollen) known as head lice. There are three types of lice: body lice. Head lice and genital lice Head lice are most common in children. An estimated 6 to 12 million cases occur annually in the United States.

Laryngitis is swollen inflammation. reddening of the vocal cords resulting in hoarseness The vocal cords are mucous membranes in the larynx. When the vocal cords are swollen, the sound produced by the air passing through the cord is distorted. So hoarse voice Laryngitis usually clears up in 2 to 3 weeks, but over time the illness becomes chronic or long-lasting. Chronic laryngitis may take much longer to go away, depending on the cause.

Herpangina is a viral disease that causes stomach ulcers and blisters inside the mouth. causing the throat and mouth to become red and swollen It is a common childhood infection in children ages 1 to 10. It can be confused with strep throat or canker sores. It usually occurs during the summer and fall. Recovery takes a few days to a week. Little treatment is required.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria. It usually affects the genitals. But it can also occur in other parts of the body, such as the eyes, neck, joints, etc. Untreated gonorrhea can lead to serious problems.

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the swollen, red gums around the teeth caused by poor oral hygiene and poor nutrition. Most cases of simple gingivitis heal quickly after treatment. Good oral care is important. Recovery depends on oral symptoms.

EBV Herpes simplex virus occurs worldwide as one of the most common human viruses. Many children and young people are infected. EBVs in the United States About half of children aged 5 and 95% of adults aged 35 to 40 have EBV.

Epididymitis is an infection or swelling of the epididymis. The epididymis are the tubes at the top of each testicle that carry sperm to the vas deferens, where they eject sperm. Sperm cyst inflammation can be cured with treatment.

Heat exhaustion refers to a group of symptoms caused by the body's exposure to too much heat. The body loses fluids and salts. when exposed to high temperatures. heat exhaustion can make viewers feel sick It is a minor illness and usually gets better quickly with treatment. However, heat stroke is a rare but life-threatening disease. Heat stroke requires intensive medical care to prevent death.

Heat exhaustion refers to a group of symptoms caused by excessive heat exposure of the body. The body loses fluids and salts. when exposed to high temperatures. heat exhaustion can make viewers feel sick

Tapeworm disease is an infection caused by ingestion of Taenia solium in contaminated food or water, or by ingesting tapeworm eggs from an infected person. This tapeworm occurs worldwide and affects about 50 million people, usually in developing countries. About 1,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States. Tapeworm of the brain can cause seizures in adults.

Endocardial infection It is inflammation with or without infection that affects the lining of the heart and heart valves.

Coccidioidomycosis Also known as San Joaquin Valley fever, it is an infection caused by spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis.

Cat scratch disease is an infection that is believed to be caused by bacteria that live on a cat's claws. The infection has spread to the lymph nodes. near scratches Lymph nodes are tissues that are part of the body's immune system.