Infections

Video explains how staph and pseudomonas infections are more common after surgery or in hospital patients with compromised immune systems. See what's being done here.

Click on any illness here to learn about the vaccine that's used to protect you from infection. This resource also includes a nifty tool to search for requirements by state.

In this video, Dr. Marcus discusses the risk factors of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). He also talks about the Synagis vaccine to prevent infection in preemies.

The TORCH test stands for toxoplasmosis, other infections, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus. These infections, if passed to a fetus, might cause birth defects.

This resource includes links to many childhood infections, such as the flu, head lice and the notorious ear infection. Click on each for a brief overview.

Site describes common symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as itching and discharge. Using contraceptive protection like condoms can help prevent STIs.

Diseases that humans get from animals are called zoonotic infections. Some common ones are rabies and anthrax. Learn about some of them here.

Take this short 10-question quiz and see what you know about infections. You might learn something new.

Check out these 15 tips to help keep hospital-acquired infections away. Included among the list are asking caregivers to wash their hands before treatment and to stop smoking before surgery.

The four groups of organisms that cause infections include bacteria, viruses, fungus and protozoan. Learn about each here.

This interesting resource lists bacteria that normally inhabit the body and can cause infections. Print it out for a quick reference.

Some people are more susceptible to infection than others. Are you on the list? If so, what can you do to change your risk level?

Bad sleeping and eating habits are typical on college campuses, as are infections like pink eye and the flu. Learn what's prevalent and how to protect yourself.