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Category: Identifying Infections

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Bed Bugs

What is it? Bed bugs are oval-shaped, flat insects. They become brown and grow up to 5mm long as they mature. Even though they need blood to grow, they are resilient and can live for up to a year without eating. Bed bugs commonly live in cracks and crevices in...

Pneumonia

What is it? Pneumonia is a severe illness caused by an infection of the lungs. Bacteria, viruses, and fungi can cause pneumonia resulting in fluid or pus that can fill the air sacs, resulting in pneumonia symptoms.  Aspirating food, fluids, stomach acid, or saliva into the lungs causes aspiration pneumonia.  ...

Cellulitis

What is it?   Cellulitis is an infection of the deeper layers of the skin caused by bacteria. Cellulitis may occur on healthy skin, although it is more likely to happen after an injury has broken the skin.  Left untreated, cellulitis can be life threatening.     What are the symptoms?...

Conjunctivitis

What is it? Conjunctivitis can result from bacteria, viruses, chemicals, fungi, parasites, or allergies coming into contact with the eye. Often, conjunctivitis is referred to as "pink eye" because it can cause the white of the eye to turn pink or red.    What are the symptoms? Eye discharge and...

Sepsis

What is it? Sepsis occurs when chemicals released in the bloodstream to fight an infection trigger inflammation throughout the body. Sepsis can cause tissue damage, multiple organ systems failure, and death. Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency and needs to be treated quickly. Anyone can develop sepsis, but adults 65...

Monkey Pox (MPox)

What is it? Monkeypox, or MPox, is a rare but potentially serious disease similar to smallpox but less severe. It is caused by the MPox virus.  It is particularly concerning for those in aged care facilities and those with weakened immune systems or underlying health conditions, as it can lead...