Viral Infections

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• QIs yellow fever serious?

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  <p>The severity of yellow fever depends on the case. Infection with the yellow fever virus may cause a mild, flu-like illness or a severe, life-threatening illness requiring hospitalization, transfusions, and dialy...Full Answer
• QWhat are adenoviruses?

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  <p>Adenoviruses are a group of viruses that cause respiratory tract and eye infections. Adenoviruses used in gene therapy are altered to carry a specific tumor-fighting gene.<br /><br />This answer is based on source inf...Full Answer
• QHow do I manage my yellow fever on a daily basis?

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  <p>If you have a flu-like illness following travel to an area where yellow fever is known to occur, see your doctor immediately. For those with mild symptoms, daily self-care might require medications for pain relief suc...Full Answer
• QShould I have my tonsils removed if I keep getting viral throat infection?

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  <p>For many years doctors recommended a tonsillectomy for recurring viral throat infection. This is a less common practice today, but doctors will perform surgery to remove tonsils if complications arise in the tonsils f...Full Answer
• QHow do I manage my viral infection on a daily basis?

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  <p>Because there are many types of viral infections, there are many ways to manage them. Most viral infections can be managed by drinking lots of fluids, getting plenty of rest, and taking some over the counter medicatio...Full Answer
• QHow are viral infections spread?

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  <p>Viral infections can be spread in numerous ways. The fastest way is by contact with an infected person or an infected surface. Children touch their noses and mouths constantly then touch other objects leaving germs be...Full Answer
• QHow do viral infections affect the body?

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  <p>Viruses affect the body by attacking your cells. They can cause mild to severe symptoms. Viruses can affect only certain cells in your body, like those of your upper respiratory system, causing common cold symptoms. T...Full Answer
• QHow does viral oral infection affect other conditions?

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  <p>If you have a certain type of eczema and end up with some types of viral oral infections in the area of your eczema, you could be faced with a serious complication that can be fatal. Viral oral infections may also aff...Full Answer
• QWhat do I need to know about caring for someone with a viral infection?

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  <p>Caring for someone with a viral infection can vary depending on the type of virus. If it is a common viral infection, such as a cold or flu, the most important thing to do would be to make them comfortable. If you are...Full Answer
• QWhat are the costs of viral infections?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Several years ago, the costs of healthcare related to viral infections was at a whopping 120 billion dollars. This includes medications, prescription and over the counter. Doctor visits and hospital stays also make up...Full Answer