Many people carry staph bacteria on their skin without symptoms. Symptoms of a MRSA or other staph infection depend on where the infection is located. Infections of the skin are the most common and cause symptoms such as redness, warmth, pus, and a wound that does not heal. Your doctor may refer to these infections as boils, furuncles, impetigo, or abscesses. Infections can also develop in the blood, bone, bladder, lungs, and other sites.

The common symptoms are a severe sore throat with a yellow or white coating on the tonsils. The tonsils or the throat are swollen and red. A throat infection is often accompanied by fever, painful swallowing and swollen lymph glands. When suffering from a persistent sore throat you must consult your doctor. Untreated, infections can lead to problems with heart or kidneys. See similar questions...

In order to stop the increasing numbers of cases of Salmonella, consumers and producers must be educated on proper handling and cooking of eggs and other high-risk foods. Cross-contamination of foods must be avoided. Uncooked eggs, poultry and meats should be kept separate from produce and ready-to-eat foods. Hands, cutting boards, counters, knives, and other utensils should be washed thoroughly after handling uncooked foods. See similar questions...

Staph bacteria, including MRSA, can cause skin infections that may look like a pimple or boil and can be red, swollen, painful, or have pus or other drainage. More serious infections may cause pneumonia, bloodstream infections, or surgical wound infections. See similar questions...

Unfortunately, Hepatitis often goes undiagnosed because symptoms are mild or suggest only a flu-like illness. Many people have no symptoms at all. The only way to know for sure if you have Hepatitis is to have a blood test. Ask a doctor or needle exchange site where you can get tested, or call the National Hepatitis Hotline at 1-800-465-4837. You are usually safe to get tested within two weeks after potential exposure to know for sure. See similar questions...

The less severe form of Legionella infection is Pontiac Fever, which manifests itself as a self-limiting flu-like illness. The incubation period is remarkably short - in terms of hours to several days - and symptoms will include malaise, muscle aches (myalgia), fever, chills and headache. Patients will, however, typically recover completely within one week. Legionnaires' Disease is the more severe manifestation of Legionella infection. See similar questions...

More than 90% of all eggs are free of contamination at the time they are laid. Contamination with Salmonella bacteria and with certain spoilage organisms occurs essentially afterward. Proper washing and sanitizing of eggs eliminates most Salmonella and spoilage organisms deposited on the shell. Furthermore, our egg whites are pasteurized and 100% safe. See similar questions...

Persons with diarrhea usually recover completely, although it may be several months before their bowel habits are entirely normal. A small number of persons with Salmonella develop pain in their joints, irritation of the eyes, and painful urination. This is called Reiter's syndrome. It can last for months or years, and can lead to chronic arthritis which is difficult to treat. Antibiotic treatment does not make a difference in whether or not the person develops arthritis. See similar questions...

Most people who are infected with West Nile virus will not have any type of illness. It is estimated that 20% of the people who become infected will develop West Nile fever: mild symptoms, including fever, headache, and body aches, occasionally with a skin rash on the trunk of the body and swollen lymph glands. See similar questions...

Most people who are infected with WNV either have no symptoms or experience mild illness such as fever, headache and body aches before fully recovering. Some persons may develop a mild rash or swollen lymph glands. In some individuals, particularly the elderly, WNV can cause serious disease that affects the brain tissue. At its most serious, it can cause permanent neurological damage and can be fatal. See similar questions...

A yeast infection is a common type of vaginal infection caused mainly by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans. Candida albicans is often present in the vagina without causing any symptoms Yeast cells are normally present in the vagina but can overgrow if the vaginal environment is disturbed. If the normal pH balance of the vagina changes, the yeast cells can multiply resulting in a vaginal yeast infection. Certain factors may increase the risk of developing a yeast infection. See similar questions...

Once infected with HIV, a person may or may not experience any symptoms. People who do experience symptoms might have a flu-like illness within one or two months after infection. Symptoms can include fever, headache, tiredness and/or enlarged lymph nodes. These symptoms usually disappear within a week to a month and are often mistaken for the symptoms of more common viral infections, like a cold. See similar questions...

Infected dogs can become lethargic as the tapeworm takes food from the dog’s intestinal tract, depleting the dog’s overall nutrition and disrupting normal digestive processes. See similar questions...

See your doctor immediately if you or a family member develops symptoms of high fever, confusion, muscle weakness, and severe headaches. WNV is diagnosed by laboratory tests on blood serum of cerebrospinal fluid. Medical attention is not needed for mosquito bites without symptoms. See similar questions...

The body is made of many systems that work together to provide health, wellness and daily function. When one of these systems is not working together with the others, diseases or a state of illness occurs. The immune system is the "watchdog" of the body. It protects the body from substances that don't belong there. These foreign substances can be bacteria, viruses, or tissue from another person or living thing. See similar questions...