Infectious Diseases
Bacterial Meningitis
Bacterial meningitis is characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the membranes lining the brain and spinal cord. Bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic organisms can all cause meningitis, but bacterial meningitis is by can cause meningitis, but bacterial meningitis is by far the most common and this discussion will focus on More >
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung. It is often described as lung parenchyma or alveolar inflammation leading to abnormal alveolar filling with fluid. Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs.
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