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Biology of Infectious Disease
  • Overview of Infectious Disease
    • Effects and Symptoms of Infection
  • Resident Flora
  • Development of Infection
    • Production of toxins and enzymes
    • Blockage of the body's defenses
    • Malfunction of the immune system
  • Defenses Against Infection
    • Natural Barriers Against Infection
    • The Blood
    • Inflammation
    • Immune Response
    • Fever
  • Fever in Adults
    • Consequences of fever
    • Causes
    • Infectious causes
    • Neoplastic causes
    • Inflammatory causes
    • Risk factors
    • Evaluation
      • Warning signs
      • When to see a doctor
      • What the doctor does
      • Testing
      • Fever of unknown origin (FUO)
    • Treatment
    • Essentials for Older People
    • Key Points
  • Prevention of Infection
    • More Information
  • Infections in People With Impaired Defenses
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