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General infections videos

From everyday bugs to more serious conditions, infections come in all shapes and sizes. Our video hub offers expert information on a wide range of infections—including sepsis, malaria, threadworms, hand, foot and mouth disease, shingles, and more.

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Sepsis

Sepsis is a serious condition where your body’s response to an infection goes into overdrive, causing widespread inflammation that can quickly damage organs and become life-threatening if not treated promptly.

Sepsis warning signs

Malaria is a serious disease you get from mosquito bites. It causes symptoms like fever, chills, and tiredness—and it can be quite serious if left untreated.

Do I need anti-malarial tablets?

How do I reduce my risk of getting malaria?

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Oxiuros are small, thin, white, thread-like worms that infect the gut. They appear in your poo and can cause itching around your bottom.

What are threadworms?

How to get rid of threadworms

Enfermedad mano-pie-boca is a viral infection that causes sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. It is common in children.

The signs of hand, foot & mouth disease

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Herpes zóster is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that gives you virus de la varicela. It causes a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters.

¿Qué es el herpes zóster?

What are the symptoms of shingles?

Glándulas inflamadas are enlarged lymph nodes that happen up when your body’s fighting an infection. They usually appear as lumps under your jaw, around your neck, or in your armpits — they can also feel tender or sore.

¿Qué son las glándulas inflamadas?

The signs of swollen glands

Faringitis is inflammation of the voice box (larynx). It causes you to have a hoarse voice and is usually caused by a viral infection.

What is laryngitis?

A dolor de garganta is a common symptom of viral infections such as the common cold or flu. Most sore throats get better on their own.

When do I need antibiotics for a sore throat?

A tooth infection is a painful build-up of bacteria inside or around a tooth. It can cause a throbbing pain, swelling, and bad breath.

What causes toothache?

¿Qué es un absceso dental?

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Lawrence Higgins

Managing editor

BSc, Post Graduate Diploma

As managing editor of Patient.info Lawrence looks after all of our features and is a member of the Guild of Health Writers.

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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Médico General, Autor Médico

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

El Dr. Colin Tidy es un médico del NHS, con sede en Oxfordshire.

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