infection

A 7-year-old girl contracts mumps from her father

A 7-year-old girl contracts mumps from her father

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Ten days after her father contracted mumps, 7-year-old Mai developed a fever of 39 degrees Celsius and swelling with pain in both parotid glands, leading doctors to diagnose her with an infection from him.
Can kissing transmit meningococcal disease?

Can kissing transmit meningococcal disease?

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My 17-year-old son has a girlfriend; is there a risk of transmitting the bacteria that causes meningococcal meningitis in the nasopharynx through kissing? (Quang Khai, 42, Tuyen Quang)
How does adenovirus spread?

How does adenovirus spread?

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Adenovirus can spread through respiratory droplets, contact with infected secretions or surfaces, contaminated water, and the fecal-oral route.
What is fetal infection screening?

What is fetal infection screening?

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A friend recommended I undergo fetal infection screening in addition to NIPT. However, I am unsure how this method is beneficial. I am seeking a doctor's advice. (Hong, Bac Ninh)
Pyelonephritis causes systemic infection

Pyelonephritis causes systemic infection

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Ms. Phong, 73, experienced high fever, shortness of breath, and frequent urination due to pyelonephritis with bilateral renal abscesses, leading to a systemic infection.
Salmonella infection suspected from leftover rice

Salmonella infection suspected from leftover rice

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Uyen, 66, experienced vomiting, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. A blood culture confirmed salmonella infection, leading doctors to suspect food poisoning from rice left overnight in the refrigerator.
Infection focus found in man's heart

Infection focus found in man's heart

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Ong An, 79, experienced high fever and painful urination for several days, leading doctors to diagnose infective endocarditis with a vegetation on a heart valve.