What is infectious agent?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Infectious agents are organisms that are capable of producing infection or infectious disease. They include bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites

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Answered 04/07/2025

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The five stages of infection include the incubation, prodromal, illness, decline, and convalescence periods.

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I'm feeling quite anxious about my test results. My neutrophils are at 84, and my erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 23mmhr. I've also got a pus cell count of 5-6 hpf. The results show Salmonella typhi O and H both at 1:160, while Salmonella paratyphi A and B are negative. It says negative for dengue and malaria. My RBC count is 5.61 millioncmm, platelet count is 2.13 lakhscmm, and haemoglobin is 16.2 gdl. My WBC is at 7000 cellscumm. The doctor suggested that I get admitted, but I'm really pressed for time and can't afford to do that right now. What should I do?

Hi from the reports it seems to be like typhoid fever. The decision of admission must be taken by you and your doctor after discussion of the condition

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What should I do if a mongoose suddenly jumped on my foot? I'm not sure if it was his nails or if he bit me, but I felt something. Should I be concerned?

If there is no wound you can ignore it,if you have any you have to recive complete course of ARV

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