Other infections

While the forms of infection that we have listed above are

the main types, there are othersTrusted Source that can
have an effect on the body.

A single celled organism with a nucleus can cause a

protozoan infection. Protozoa commonly show features
similar to those of animals, such as mobility, and they can
survive outside the human body.

They most commonly transfer to other humans through

feces. Amebic dysentery is an example of a protozoan
infection.
Corona Virus
A new virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified as the
cause of an outbreak of a disease that began in China in
2019. The resulting disease is called coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19).

In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO)

announced that it had classified COVID-19 as a pandemic.
Pandemic public health groups monitor and post updates
online, including the US Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization
(WHO).
Symptoms of covid 19\
The severity of COVID-19 symptoms can range from
very mild to severe. Some people don't have
symptoms. The most common signs and symptoms are
fever, cough, fatigue, and loss of taste or smell.

Other signs and symptoms may include shortness of

breath, muscle aches, chills, sore throat, headache,
chest pain, diarrhea, vomiting and nausea. This list is
not complete. Experts have also noted other, less
common symptoms. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14
days after exposure.
Corona Virus
hospital infection
Hospitals use many types of invasive medical devices, to treat
patients and help them recover, hospital infections may be
associated with the use of these devices such as catheters or
ventilators.

These infections may cause bloodstream abnormalities, urinary

tract infections due to catheterization, ventilator-associated
pneumonia, and surgical site infections.
Patients become infected in health care facilities every day while
they are treating another health condition, which can have many
side effects, including devastating emotional, financial, and
medical aspects, and may even lead to death.
Ways to prevent infection
Wash the hands often, especially before and after
preparing food and after using the bathroom.
Clean surface areas and avoid keeping
perishable food at room temperature for too long
while preparing a meal.
Receive any recommended vaccinations and
keep them up to date.
Only take antibiotics with a prescription and be
sure to complete the recommended course, even
if symptoms improve at an earlier stage.
Disinfect rooms that may have high concentrations of
bacteria, such as the kitchen and bathroom.
Avoid sharing personal items, such as toothbrushes,
combs, razor blades, drinking glasses, and kitchen
utensils.
Follow a doctor’s advice about traveling or working
while living with an infectious disease, as doing so
could pass the infection to others.
Reference

mayoclinic website
altibbi website