Healthcare-Associated Infections These infections typically begin in the hospital or healthcare setting in the early days of recovery and, for that reason, are referred to as hospital-acquired ...

Pathogens may be transmitted from other patients (cross infection), the hospital personnel, and/or the hospital environment leading to Health Acquired Infections (HAIs). The risk is variable and ...

If the infection has already spread, a person may need a longer course of antibiotic treatment, a switch to a different type of medication, or hospital admission to receive more potent antibiotics.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) usually pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Examples include chlamydia, crabs, and genital herpes. Treatment depends on the type of STI.

Treatment may depend on the cause. A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis or rhinosinusitis, occurs when your nasal cavities become swollen and inflamed. Fluid buildup in the sinuses can allow ...

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