Sentences with phrase «infection spreads to the lungs»

(Both forms are caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis; pneumonic plague develops when a person with bubonic plague is not treated, and the infection spreads to the lungs.)

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That tooth infection had spread to his lungs.

Nurses also take care to brush patients» teeth every day and to clean their mouths and gums every few hours because oral infections often spread to the lungs.

The influenza virus turns infected lung cells into factories that churn out thousands of copies of the virus to spread the infection.

Infection normally begins in the lungs as TB and can spread to the brain and spinal cord, causing swelling and restricting blood flow.

Influenza pneumonia results when a flu infection spreads to alveolar air sacs deep within the lungs.

Although scientists first mapped the genetic structure of P. aeruginosa 15 years ago, efforts to pinpoint how it behaves during an infection and which genes would need to be turned off to stop its spread have been hampered in part by the difficulty of mimicking the unique conditions of a cystic fibrosis patient's lungs.

The fact that the infection spread through the bloodstream from the chest to the intestines in most cases, and that the lungs themselves did not show any lesions in most cases, was used by the Soviets to trick people, says Walker.

After inhalation from the environment, the infection spreads from the lung to the brain via the bloodstream.

By targeting Arg1, we hope to block the Arg1 metabolic pathway and thereby prevent Cryptococcus from establishing a lung infection and spreading to the brain,» Associate Professor Djordjevic explained.

HIV, which destroys the immune system, helps TB in several ways, turning latent TB infections active and allowing the bug to spread outside the lungs.

The disease can result in a lung infection that may subsequently spread to the brain by hitching a lift inside our own white blood cells.

Results presented at the Federation of Infections Societies Conference in Cardiff highlighted the dangers posed by particular strains of MRSA which are spread outside of hospitals and can lead to a serious lung condition called necrotising pneumonia.

These infections have the potential to spread to vital organs in the body such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys, which is why it's important to check your dog's teeth and gums regularly for signs of problems.

If your pet has a cough, we can see how much of the lungs are affected and sometimes if the infection is spreading to the bones of the chest.

Even worse, chronic oral infection can spread harmful bacteria to other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.

Chronic oral infection can spread harmful bacteria to other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, liver and kineys.

Infection from the disease in the oral cavity can spread harmful bacteria to the bloodstream and affect the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.

Not only does dental disease lead to painful mouths and tooth loss, but left untreated, periodontal disease increases the risk for chronic infections in the mouth, potentially spreading to other areas of the body, including the liver, lungs, kidneys and heart.

Worse still, an oral infection can spread to other organs, including the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.

The fungal infection may remain localized in the lungs or the intestines, or it may spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system, causing a generalized or systemic infection.

Infections that start in the teeth and gums may become systemic, spreading through the bloodstream and causing damage to your dog's kidneys, liver, heart, or lungs.

After inhalation of the organism, cryptococcus infection is established in the lungs and then can spread to the lymph nodes, central nervous system, eyes, skin, urinary tract, thyroid glands, and abdominal organs.

If left untreated, MRSA can spread to the bloodstream or lungs and cause life - threatening infections.

Chronic infection can spread bacteria to the heart, liver and lungs, causing further systemic disease.

Lack of dental cleaning in pets leads to chronic oral infections that spread harmful bacteria to other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.

In extreme cases the infection may spread to other internal organs and cause inflammation of the liver, kidneys, heart, and lungs.

Doctors must quickly and accurately diagnose this condition and administer IV antibiotics before the infection spreads to vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys and lungs.