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Vídeos sobre infecciones generales

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

Paludismo

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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Gusanos de hilo

Threadworms 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 de manos, pies y boca

Hand, foot and mouth disease 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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Tejas

Shingles is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same virus that gives you chickenpox. It causes a painful rash with fluid-filled blisters.

¿Qué es el herpes zóster?

What are the symptoms of shingles?

Swollen glands

Swollen glands 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 los ganglios inflamados?

The signs of swollen glands

Laringitis

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

¿Qué es la laringitis?

Dolor de garganta

A sore throat 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?

Tooth infections

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?

What is a tooth abscess?

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