Infectious Diseases: Symptoms
Malaria - When To Call a Doctor
05/16/07, HealthwiseCall a doctor immediately if you have been in an area where malaria is present, were exposed to mosquitoes, and develop flu-like symptoms (such as fever, chills, headache, and nausea).
Toxic Shock Syndrome - When To Call a Doctor
03/28/06, HealthwiseIf you have toxic shock syndrome, you need immediate medical treatment and need to be hospitalized. Call your doctor immediately if you become suddenly ill with a fever, a rash that looks like a sunburn, or signs of shock, es
Encephalitis - Symptoms
08/17/06, HealthwiseIt is important to seek immediate medical attention if you suspect that you have encephalitis. The key symptoms are fever, severe headache, and confusion.
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Infectious Mononucleosis - When To Call a Doctor
09/19/07, HealthwiseIf you have been diagnosed with mono, seek care immediately if:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Symptoms
08/09/06, HealthwiseWhen a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection affects the nose and throat (upper respiratory system), symptoms are usually mild and resemble those of the common cold. They include:
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - What Happens
08/09/06, HealthwiseIn healthy children, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections tend to be mild and resemble a cold. Children who have only upper respiratory system symptoms, such as a sore throat or a runny nose, usually recover in about 10 to
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - When To Call a Doctor
08/09/06, HealthwiseCallor other emergency services immediately if your child is having difficulty breathing, indicated by:
Giardiasis - What Happens
10/16/07, HealthwiseSymptoms of giardiasis usually appear 7 to 10 days after infection, though it may take 25 days or longer. Symptoms can last 7 weeks or more.
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - What Happens
03/28/06, HealthwiseHantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) quickly progresses (within 4 to 7 days) from fever and muscle aches to severe breathing difficulty with fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema) and heart problems.
Tuberculosis (TB) - Symptoms
05/16/07, HealthwiseIf you have latent tuberculosis (TB), you do not have symptoms and cannot spread the disease to others. If you have active TB, you do have symptoms and can spread the disease to others. Which specific symptoms you have will depend
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