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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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