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Infections
  • Introduction to Infections
  • Defenses Against Infection
    • Physical Barriers
    • The Blood
    • Inflammation
    • Immune Response
    • Fever
  • Development of Infection
  • Infections in Animals with Impaired Defenses
  • Preventing Infections
  • Resident Flora
  • Infections Caused by Bacteria
    • Bacteremia and Sepsis
      • Signs of Sepsis
      • Diagnosis of Sepsis
      • Treatment and Outlook for Sepsis
    • Septic Shock
      • Signs of Septic Shock
      • Diagnosis of Septic Shock
      • Treatment and Outlook
  • Infections Caused by Rickettsiae
    • Signs of Rickettsial Infections
    • Diagnosis of Rickettsial Infections
    • Treatment of Rickettsial Infections
  • Infections Caused by Fungi
  • Infections Caused by Parasites
  • Infections Caused by Viruses
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