{"id":43395,"date":"2023-12-23T21:47:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-23T16:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/?p=43395"},"modified":"2023-12-23T21:47:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-23T16:02:03","slug":"chyluria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/","title":{"rendered":"Chyluria: Causes, Prevalence, Management, Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Chyluria is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal presence of chyle, a milky white fluid comprising lymph and dietary fats, in the urine. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This condition occurs when the <a href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/lymphatic-system-organs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"41969\">lymphatic system<\/a>, responsible for transporting lymph fluid throughout the body, malfunctions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1205\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chyluria.jpg\" alt=\"Chyluria\" class=\"wp-image-43399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chyluria.jpg 1205w, https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chyluria-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chyluria-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chyluria-768x402.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1205px) 100vw, 1205px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chyluria. Image Source (Right): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dpdx\/lymphaticfilariasis\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/dpdx\/lymphaticfilariasis\/index.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CDC<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, the lymphatic vessels collect excess tissue fluid, forming lymph, which is eventually emptied into the bloodstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#historical-context-and-prevalence-of-chyluria\" title=\"Historical Context and Prevalence of Chyluria\">Historical Context and Prevalence of Chyluria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#etiology-and-causes-of-chyluria\" title=\"Etiology and Causes of Chyluria\">Etiology and Causes of Chyluria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#causes-including-parasitic-infections-malignancies-and-other-factors\" title=\"Causes, Including Parasitic Infections, Malignancies, and Other Factors\">Causes, Including Parasitic Infections, Malignancies, and Other Factors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#clinical-presentation-in-chyluria\" title=\"Clinical Presentation in Chyluria\">Clinical Presentation in Chyluria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#diagnostic-procedures-and-tests-for-confirming-chyluria\" title=\"Diagnostic Procedures and Tests for Confirming Chyluria\">Diagnostic Procedures and Tests for Confirming Chyluria<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#management-and-treatment-of-chyluria\" title=\"Management and Treatment of Chyluria\">Management and Treatment of Chyluria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#medical-interventions-pharmacotherapy-and-surgical-options\" title=\"Medical Interventions, Pharmacotherapy, and Surgical Options\">Medical Interventions, Pharmacotherapy, and Surgical Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#complications-and-long-term-outlook\" title=\"Complications and Long-Term Outlook\">Complications and Long-Term Outlook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#preventive-measures-of-chyluria\" title=\"Preventive Measures of Chyluria\">Preventive Measures of Chyluria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#public-health-initiatives-and-awareness-campaigns\" title=\"Public Health Initiatives and Awareness Campaigns\">Public Health Initiatives and Awareness Campaigns<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#current-research-and-future-directions-of-chyluria\" title=\"Current Research and Future Directions of Chyluria\">Current Research and Future Directions of Chyluria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/#references\" title=\"References\">References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"historical-context-and-prevalence-of-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context and Prevalence of Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chyluria has been recognized for centuries and is believed to have historical ties to various cultures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historically, the condition was often associated with parasitic infections, such as filariasis- a disease caused by parasitic worms known as filarial worms. It has been documented in regions where these parasites are endemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prevalence of chyluria varies across different geographical locations, particularly in areas where filariasis is prevalent. In certain parts of Asia, Africa, and tropical regions, chyluria has been reported more frequently due to the higher incidence of filarial infections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, advancements in medical understanding and the development of diagnostic tools have improved the recognition and diagnosis of chyluria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"etiology-and-causes-of-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Etiology and Causes of Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The lymphatic system is a vital part of the circulatory system, comprising a network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and organs like the tonsils, spleen, and thymus. Its primary role is to transport lymph, a clear fluid containing white blood cells and proteins, throughout the body. The lymphatic system plays a crucial role in immune function, fat absorption from the digestive system, and fluid balance within tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the context of chyluria, the lymphatic system&#8217;s malfunction leads to the abnormal presence of chyle, a milky fluid rich in lipids, within the urinary tract.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Normally, the lymphatic vessels drain excess chyle back into the bloodstream. However, disruptions in this process, often due to injury or blockage, can cause chyle to enter the urinary system, resulting in chyluria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"causes-including-parasitic-infections-malignancies-and-other-factors\"><\/span><strong>Causes, Including Parasitic Infections, Malignancies, and Other Factors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several underlying factors can cause disruptions in the lymphatic system, leading to chyluria. Parasitic infections, particularly filariasis caused by <em><a href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wuchereria-bancrofti-habitat-morphology-and-life-cycle\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"41005\">Wuchereria bancrofti<\/a><\/em>, are a common cause. These parasites can obstruct lymphatic vessels, disrupting the normal flow of lymph and causing chyluria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wuchereria-bancrofti-Adult-Worm.jpg\" alt=\"Wuchereria bancrofti Adult Worm\" class=\"wp-image-4051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wuchereria-bancrofti-Adult-Worm.jpg 379w, https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Wuchereria-bancrofti-Adult-Worm-261x300.jpg 261w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyandscore.com\/studymaterial-detail\/wuchereria-general-characters-life-cycle-and-filariasis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Study and Score<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Malignancies, such as lymphomas or cancers affecting the lymph nodes, can also impede lymphatic flow and contribute to chyluria. Additionally, traumatic injury or surgery involving the lymphatic system can result in chyluria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other potential causes may include congenital malformations of the lymphatic system, tuberculosis, certain medications, or inflammatory conditions affecting the lymphatic vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"clinical-presentation-in-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Clinical Presentation in Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chyluria manifests with a distinct symptom\u2014milky or fatty urine due to the presence of chyle. The urine may appear white, pink, or even red, resembling the color of strawberry milk. Patients might experience lower back pain, abdominal pain, frequent urination, or urinary urgency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"diagnostic-procedures-and-tests-for-confirming-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Diagnostic Procedures and Tests for Confirming Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To diagnose chyluria, several tests are employed. Urinalysis helps confirm the presence of lipids in the urine, indicative of chyle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, microscopic examination and chemical analysis of the urine can provide valuable insights. Imaging studies like ultrasound, CT scans, or lymphangiography may be used to visualize the lymphatic system and detect abnormalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"management-and-treatment-of-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Management and Treatment of Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Conservative management often starts with dietary modifications such as a low-fat diet to reduce chyle production. Lifestyle changes, like regular exercise and weight management, can also be beneficial in managing chyluria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"medical-interventions-pharmacotherapy-and-surgical-options\"><\/span><strong>Medical Interventions, Pharmacotherapy, and Surgical Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Medical interventions may include medications that decrease chyle production or promote its reabsorption.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Procedures like sclerotherapy, which involves injecting agents to seal the lymphatic vessels or embolization to block abnormal lymphatic vessels, may also be used.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In severe cases, surgical interventions, such as lymphatic vessel ligation or shunt procedures, might be considered to redirect lymph flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"complications-and-long-term-outlook\"><\/span><strong>Complications and Long-Term Outlook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Untreated or recurrent chyluria can lead to complications such as malnutrition due to loss of nutrients in chyle, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, or renal impairment. Chronic chyluria may impact a person&#8217;s overall health and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prognosis for chyluria varies based on its cause, severity, and response to treatment. With appropriate management, many individuals can experience relief from symptoms and improved quality of life. Long-term follow-up is essential to monitor and manage any potential complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"preventive-measures-of-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Preventive Measures of Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preventive measures for chyluria primarily focus on the prevention of parasitic infections, as filariasis is a common cause. These include proper hygiene, the use of mosquito nets, and mass drug administration programs in endemic regions to control parasitic infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"public-health-initiatives-and-awareness-campaigns\"><\/span><strong>Public Health Initiatives and Awareness Campaigns<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Public health initiatives play a crucial role in educating communities about the prevention, symptoms, and treatment of chyluria. Awareness campaigns can help reduce the incidence of chyluria through early detection, treatment, and the promotion of preventive measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"current-research-and-future-directions-of-chyluria\"><\/span><strong>Current Research and Future Directions of Chyluria<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ongoing research on chyluria focuses on understanding its pathophysiology, exploring new diagnostic tools, and refining treatment strategies. Researchers are investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying lymphatic abnormalities leading to chyluria to develop targeted therapies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Future treatments for chyluria may involve gene therapies targeting lymphatic abnormalities, advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and novel pharmaceutical interventions aimed at restoring normal lymphatic function.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early diagnosis and effective management will remain pivotal in improving the prognosis and quality of life for individuals affected by chyluria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Chyluria, characterized by the presence of milky urine due to chyle, stems from disruptions in the lymphatic system. Parasitic infections, malignancies, trauma, and congenital anomalies contribute to its etiology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early diagnosis, tailored management, and ongoing research hold promise in enhancing outcomes and reducing the burden of this condition on affected individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"references\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/conditions-diseases\/chyluria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/conditions-diseases\/chyluria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7366404\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/insightsimaging.springeropen.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13244-023-01461-2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.nicklauschildrens.org\/conditions\/chyluria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/146303-chyluria-in-a-postpartum-obese-female-patient<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/bmcnephrol.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/1471-2369-13-7<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/chyluria<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chyluria is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal presence of chyle, a milky white fluid comprising lymph and dietary fats, in the urine. This condition occurs when the lymphatic &#8230; <a title=\"Chyluria: Causes, Prevalence, Management, Treatments\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/chyluria\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Chyluria: Causes, Prevalence, Management, Treatments\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":43399,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3418],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diseases"],"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/microbenotes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Chyluria.jpg","author":{"name":"Krisha Karki","avatar":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cc4be63161853a1dd90b8a3a11ad26fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g"},"categories":[{"term_id":3418,"name":"Diseases","slug":"diseases","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3418,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<strong>Diseases are abnormal medical conditions that negatively affect either the structure or function of a part of an organism other than the immediate external injuries.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two types of diseases, viz\u2014communicable and non-communicable diseases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infectious or communicable diseases are caused by viruses, pathogens, and other parasites that affect the host and can transmit from person to person. In contrast, non-communicable diseases might occur due to exposure to radiation, genetic inheritance, and an unhealthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whenever a disease-causing virus or pathogen enters the body of a host, the body shows two responses to it; clinical and immunologic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The white blood cells, mainly known for the defense against external microorganisms, attack such antigens which may result in different reactions such as fever, cold, headache, sweating, change in the rate of heartbeat, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plants also suffer from several diseases which are primarily caused by non-native viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A few of such diseases that cause significant damage are a chestnut blight, butternut canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Elm yellows, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarly, diseases are observed in plants and animals. Various bacteria and viruses cause diseases such as Anthrax, Black-quarter, Bluetongue, Pox. Rabies, etc. infect dogs, wolves, and foxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most effective and efficient way to prevent diseases is sanitation, proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moreover, different forms of vaccines have been developed to prevent severe diseases like Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis E, Rabies, Yellow fever.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although diseases can be fatal to humans, animals, and plants, their scientific study is useful in other fields of study.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowledge regarding disease-causing pathogens and bacteria helps microbiologists understand the nature and characteristics of various microorganisms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scientific diagnosis of parasites encourages people to take preventive measures for themselves and other animals.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diseases have been an essential topic of research and findings in food microbiology as food and water are primary modes of transmission of many infectious diseases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Infection is the invasion and multiplication of the body tissue of an organism by pathogenic agents like bacteria and viruses.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infection is often used as a synonym for disease even though the two are quite different. Infection is the entry of an agent into the body while a disease is the changes occurring in the body as a result of that entry.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All infections are caused by infectious agents which can be either bacteria, virus, fungi, or a parasite.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infection is communicable that transmits due to the transmission of the infectious agent by different modes of transmission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Depending on the infectious agent, infections are of four types; viral infection, bacterial infection, fungal infection, and parasitic infection.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infections might not result in particular symptoms like diseases, as most infections tend to be subclinical.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infections might be localized where the infectious agent only infects a particular organ or tissue or can be systemic where the agent reaches different parts of the body via blood or lymph to infect different organs and tissues.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Microorganisms that belong to the normal flora of an organism are not considered infectious agents unless they reach the sterile parts of the body to initiate some form of infection.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pathophysiology of infections differs from one agent to another, but the general pattern of infections flows a similar trajectory; entry, colonization, disease, and transmission.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Symptoms of infections are also different depending on the type of infection, but some common symptoms include fever, chills, body aches, coughing, and sneezing.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The diagnosis of infection is based on the identification of the infectious agent via different diagnostic processes.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some infections might show symptoms that allow for the symptomatic diagnosis, yet it usually needs further confirmation.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infections are directly dependent on the infectious agent and the immune response of the host against the said agent. <\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","parent":0,"count":32,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":3418,"category_count":32,"category_description":"<strong>Diseases are abnormal medical conditions that negatively affect either the structure or function of a part of an organism other than the immediate external injuries.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are two types of diseases, viz\u2014communicable and non-communicable diseases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infectious or communicable diseases are caused by viruses, pathogens, and other parasites that affect the host and can transmit from person to person. In contrast, non-communicable diseases might occur due to exposure to radiation, genetic inheritance, and an unhealthy lifestyle.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whenever a disease-causing virus or pathogen enters the body of a host, the body shows two responses to it; clinical and immunologic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The white blood cells, mainly known for the defense against external microorganisms, attack such antigens which may result in different reactions such as fever, cold, headache, sweating, change in the rate of heartbeat, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plants also suffer from several diseases which are primarily caused by non-native viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A few of such diseases that cause significant damage are a chestnut blight, butternut canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Elm yellows, etc.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarly, diseases are observed in plants and animals. Various bacteria and viruses cause diseases such as Anthrax, Black-quarter, Bluetongue, Pox. Rabies, etc. infect dogs, wolves, and foxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The most effective and efficient way to prevent diseases is sanitation, proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moreover, different forms of vaccines have been developed to prevent severe diseases like Cholera, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis E, Rabies, Yellow fever.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although diseases can be fatal to humans, animals, and plants, their scientific study is useful in other fields of study.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Knowledge regarding disease-causing pathogens and bacteria helps microbiologists understand the nature and characteristics of various microorganisms.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Scientific diagnosis of parasites encourages people to take preventive measures for themselves and other animals.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Diseases have been an essential topic of research and findings in food microbiology as food and water are primary modes of transmission of many infectious diseases.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Infection is the invasion and multiplication of the body tissue of an organism by pathogenic agents like bacteria and viruses.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Infection is often used as a synonym for disease even though the two are quite different. 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