Infection

Infection

An infection is the invasion of tissues by pathogens, their multiplication, and the reaction of host tissues to the infectious agent and the toxins they produce. An infectious disease is an illness resulting from an infection, and some infectious diseases are also communicable. Infections can be caused by a wide range of pathogens, most prominently bacteria and viruses. Hosts can fight infections using their immune systems. Mammalian hosts react to infections with an innate response, often involving inflammation, followed by an adaptive response. Treatment for infections depends on the type of pathogen involved. Common medications include: • Antibiotics for bacterial infections. • Antivirals for viral infections. • Antifungals for fungal infections. • Antiprotozoals for protozoan infections.

Data Source : Wikipedia

• Entity:  Infobox

• Wikidata description:  Invasion Of And Multiplication In A Host By Disease-Causing Pathogens Or Organisms, And The Reaction Of Host Tissues
• Wikidata label:  Infection
• Wikidata aliases:  Infection, Contagion, Infections, Case Of Infection, Clinical Infection, Infectious

• Related Topics:  Biological Hazard - A Biological Hazard, Or Biohazard, Is A Biological Substance That Poses A Threat To The Health Of Living Organisms, Primarily Humans. This Could Include A Sample Of A Microorganism, Virus Or Toxin That Can Adversely Affect Human Health., Blood-Borne Disease - A Blood-Borne Disease Is A Disease That Can Be Spread Through Contamination By Blood And Other Body Fluids. Blood Can Contain Pathogens Of Various Types, Chief Among Which Are Microorganisms, Like Bacteria And Parasites, And Non-Living Infectious Agents Such As Viruses., Coinfection - Coinfection Is The Simultaneous Infection Of A Host By Multiple Pathogen Species. In Virology, Coinfection Includes Simultaneous Infection Of A Single Cell By Two Or More Virus Particles., Copenhagen Consensus - Copenhagen Consensus Is A Project That Seeks To Establish Priorities For Advancing Global Welfare Using Methodologies Based On The Theory Of Welfare Economics, Using Cost–Benefit Analysis., Cordon Sanitaire - A Cordon Sanitaire Is The Restriction Of Movement Of People Into Or Out Of A Defined Geographic Area, Such As A Community, Region, Or Country. The Term Originally Denoted A Barrier Used To Stop The Spread Of Infectious Diseases., Epidemiological Transition - In Demography And Medical Geography, Epidemiological Transition Is A Theory Which "Describes Changing Population Patterns In Terms Of Fertility, Life Expectancy, Mortality, And Leading Causes Of Death.", Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology