Feline Infectious Peritonitis is a reaction to infection with the feline coronavirus. Most cats who become infected with the feline enteric coronavirus (often simply called "feline coronavirus") essentially get the flu and never develop anything that can in any way be described as serious. Some cats, however, react with this devastating syndrome.

UTMB, we have a clinic especially devoted to the care of those with HIV. This clinic meets three times per week and is staffed by individuals specially trained to handle those with this infection and the resulting complications. You can make an appointment with this clinic by calling (409) 772-1661.

It is on the first floor of the Rebecca Sealy Building located on the campus of UTMB in Galveston, Texas. The building is pictured above. For a map and directions, click here.

Patients present with syndromes, not diagnoses. For example, one of the causes of headaches is meningitis, which can itself be caused by a variety of specific bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. The final etiologic diagnosis therefore becomes bacterial meningitis or viral meningitis, etc each with different therapeutic options and differing prognoses. Likewise diarrhea with fever can be caused by pathogens from different phyla.

No. Malaria is not spread from person to person like a cold or the flu, and it cannot be sexually transmitted. You cannot get malaria from casual contact with malaria-infected people, such as sitting next to someone who has malaria.

infectious illness spreads and grows within your body: For example, from lungs to blood to spinal fluid. A contagious illness spreads from person to person. Some bacterial and viral illnesses are both contagious and infectious: AIDS, the common cold, certain staph infections that can be transferred through person-to-person contact. But pulmonary anthrax, though an infectious disease, is NOT contagious.

A: Ichthyosis is definitely not contagious. It is not caused by a bacteria, virus, or germs, and thus it cannot be passed from one person to another.

No. The sterile materials used are in disposable kits and used only once. The examiner will open the kit in front of you as well as show the seal being broken on the sterile needle.

Hansen's disease is one of the least contagious of all communicable diseases. Only 5% of the world's population are susceptible to the disease. It is very difficult to contract.

According to an article in the September 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association, bacteria causing periodontal disease may be passed though saliva. The American Academy of Periodontology recommends that if one family member has periodontal disease, then all family members should see a dental professional for a periodontal disease screening.

To avoid giving infectious conjuntivitis to others, keep your hands away from your eyes; thoroughly wash your hands before and after applying eye medication; do not share towels, washcloths, cosmetics or eyedrops with others and seek treatment promptly. Small children, who may forget to use precautions, should be kept away from school, camp and the swimming pool until the condition is cured.

Yes. Dental caries is an infectious disease. It is initiated by bacteria called mutans streptococcus. Keeping one child's dental caries under control may require all family members to take good care of their teeth at the same time.

You should request a copy of the program's "Bloodborne Infectious Disease(s) Policy" from the Dean of Students. It addresses this issue with respect to your status as an applicant and student.

Computerised Infectious Disease Reporting (CIDR) is a new information system developed to manage the surveillance and control of infectious diseases in Ireland . It also monitors organisms' ability to resist antibiotic drugs (antimicrobial resistance).

Gastrointestinal illness (gastroenteritis) is the inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines. The main symptoms include vomiting and watery diarrhea. Other symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, nausea, and headache. Infections causing gastroenteritis can be viral, bacterial, or parasitic in origin. Norovirus is a common cause of viral gastroenteritis found on cruise ships. Types of bacterial gastroenteritis infections include Escherichia coli and salmonella.

HFMD is moderately infectious. It can spread from one person to another through direct contact with discharge from the nose and throat, saliva, infected stools, or fluid from a blister.

Lyme disease is not contagious and cannot be spread from person to person. But certain precautions should be taken to prevent spread of the illness through ways such as blood transfusions. People with active Lyme disease should not donate blood, because the bacteria that cause the illness can be transmitted this way. People who were previously treated for Lyme disease may be able to donate blood, but they should check with the blood bank first.

Hansen’s disease is one of the least contagious of all communicable diseases. Only 5% of the world’s population are susceptible to the disease. It is very difficult to contract.