Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Infections Conditions (13)
Respiratory infections, shingles/HSV, pneumonia, skin infections, Lyme disease, HIV, and antimicrobial therapy.
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Clear All Filters ×Peritonitis - spontaneous bacterial
Designated in federal medical registries as K65.2, Peritonitis - spontaneous bacterial falls under Infections & Antivirals management, where sepsis/severity red-flag triage [Peritonitis - spontaneous bacterial K65.2] establishes baseline severity and rules out diagnostic mimics.
Plague
Plague is an infection caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. The bacteria are found mainly in rats and in the fleas that feed on them. People and other animals can get plague from rat or flea bites. In the past, plague destroyed entire civilizations. Today plague is uncommon, due to better living conditions and antibiotics. There are three forms of plague: Bubonic plague causes the tonsils, adenoids, spleen, and thymus to become inflamed. Symptoms include fever, aches, chills, and tender lymph glands. In septicemic plague, bacteria multiply in the blood. It causes fever, chills, shock, and bleeding under the skin or other organs.
Pneumococcal Infections
Pneumococci are a type of streptococcus bacteria. The bacteria spread through contact with people who are ill or by healthy people who carry the bacteria in the back of their nose. Pneumococcal infections can be mild or severe. The most common types of infections are: Ear infections Sinus infections Pneumonia Sepsis Meningitis How the diagnosis is made depends upon where the infection is. Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your medical history. Possible tests may include blood, imaging, or lab tests. Treatment is with antibiotics. Vaccines can prevent pneumococcal infections. There are two vaccines. One is for infants and young children.
Pneumocystis Infections
What is Pneumocystis jirovecii ? Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that is common throughout the world. Many people have been exposed to it as children. Some people have the fungus in their lungs. If you are healthy, it usually will not make you sick. But it can make you sick if you have a weakened immune system , for example if you: Have HIV Have an autoimmune disease Have cancer Have a chronic (long-lasting) lung disease Had an organ or bone marrow transplant Take medicines which weaken your immune system, such as chemotherapy and steroids How does Pneumocystis jirovecii spread? Pneumocystis jirovecii can spread from person to person through the air.
Pneumonia
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is an infection in one or both of the lungs. It causes the air sacs of the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of germ causing the infection, your age, and your overall health. What causes pneumonia? Bacterial , viral , and fungal infections can cause pneumonia. Bacteria are the most common cause. Bacterial pneumonia can occur on its own. It can also develop after you've had certain viral infections such as a cold or the flu .
Pneumonia - eosinophilic
Cataloged under federal diagnostic code J82.83 in Infections & Antivirals, Pneumonia - eosinophilic (also termed Pneumonia or Pneumonitis) requires rapid antigen/NAAT PCR in Pneumonia - eosinophilic (J82.83: diagnostics) so specialists can calibrate treatment intensity against Complete Blood Count in Pneumonia - eosinophilic (J82.83: (WBC & Differential)) benchmarks.
Pneumonia - hospital-acquired
Designated in federal medical registries as J18.9, Pneumonia - hospital-acquired (also termed Pneumonia - nosocomial or Pneumonia) falls under Infections & Antivirals management, where rapid antigen/NAAT PCR in Pneumonia - hospital-acquired (J18.9: diagnostics) establishes baseline severity and rules out diagnostic mimics.
Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Cataloged under federal diagnostic code J18.9 in Infections & Antivirals, Pneumonia, unspecified organism requires sepsis/severity red-flag triage [Pneumonia, unspecified organism J18.9] so specialists can calibrate treatment intensity against Targeted PCR / in Pneumonia, unspecified organism (J18.9: Culture & Sensitivity) benchmarks.
Postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis
Cataloged under federal diagnostic code B02.21 in Infections & Antivirals, Postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis requires antimicrobial stewardship (narrow-spectrum in Postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis (B02.21: pathogen-directed duration) or) so specialists can calibrate treatment intensity against C-Reactive Protein / in Postherpetic geniculate ganglionitis (B02.21: Procalcitonin) benchmarks.
Postherpetic myelitis
Clinical triage of Postherpetic myelitis (B02.24) in Infections & Antivirals relies on sepsis/severity red-flag triage [Postherpetic myelitis B02.24], guiding step-wise therapeutic adjustments toward Targeted PCR / in Postherpetic myelitis (B02.24: Culture & Sensitivity) (Pathogen clearance / negative test (B02.24)).
Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia
Under Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Infections diagnostic criteria (B02.22), workup for Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia integrates antimicrobial stewardship (narrow-spectrum in Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia (B02.22: pathogen-directed duration) or) with evidence-graded therapy tailored to Targeted PCR / in Postherpetic trigeminal neuralgia (B02.22: Culture & Sensitivity) response.
Public lice (pediculosis pubis)
Under Bacterial, Viral & Fungal Infections diagnostic criteria (B85.3), workup for Public lice (pediculosis pubis) (also termed Pubic lice or Pubic) integrates antimicrobial stewardship (narrow-spectrum in Public lice (pediculosis pubis) (B85.3: pathogen-directed duration) or) with evidence-graded therapy tailored to Targeted PCR / in Public lice (pediculosis pubis) (B85.3: Culture & Sensitivity) response.
Pulmonary candidiasis
Cataloged under federal diagnostic code B37.1 in Infections & Antivirals, Pulmonary candidiasis requires antimicrobial stewardship (narrow-spectrum in Pulmonary candidiasis (B37.1: pathogen-directed duration) or) so specialists can calibrate treatment intensity against Complete Blood Count in Pulmonary candidiasis (B37.1: (WBC & Differential)) benchmarks.