Biology of Infectious Disease

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• Overview of Infectious Disease
  • Effects and Symptoms of Infection

• Resident Flora

• Development of Infection
  • Production of toxins and enzymes
  • Blockage of the body's defenses
  • Malfunction of the immune system

• Defenses Against Infection
  • Natural Barriers Against Infection
  • The Blood
  • Inflammation
  • Immune Response
  • Fever

• Fever in Adults
  • Consequences of fever
  • Causes
  • Infectious causes
  • Neoplastic causes
  • Inflammatory causes
  • Risk factors
  • Evaluation
    • Warning signs
    • When to see a doctor
    • What the doctor does
    • Testing
    • Fever of unknown origin (FUO)
  • Treatment
  • Essentials for Older People
  • Key Points

• Prevention of Infection
  • More Information

• Infections in People With Impaired Defenses