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    Infections
    • Introduction to Infections
    • Defenses Against Infection
      • What Are Physical Barriers Against Infection?
      • How Does the Immune System Protect Against Infection?
        • Blood
        • Inflammation
        • Fever
      • What Kinds of Things Affect a Pet's Immune System?
      • What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Infections in Pets?
    • Development of Infection
      • How Does an Infection Start?
      • How Are Infectious Organisms Identified?
    • Infections Caused by Bacteria
      • What Infections Do Bacteria Cause?
      • Bacteremia and Sepsis
      • Septic Shock
    • Infections Caused by Rickettsiae
    • Infections Caused by Fungi
    • Infections Caused by Parasites
    • Infections Caused by Viruses
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