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Infection

Infections are caused when pathogenic organisms invade a body. An infection is defined as the body’s response to germs that have attack the body or parts of the body. Germs that enter the body can mount an attack upon the cells, nerves and organs of the body. The response of the body when part is under attack manifests as dead or damaged cells, swelling and fever. Depending upon where the invasion is located, the symptoms of infections may be minor and in single area, or may be catastrophic and spread throughout the body.