Infection
(
En español: Infección
)
Say: in-
fek
-shun
When
germs
get inside your body, they can multiply and cause an infection.
Your body's immune system fights off the germs with special
cells. It can become a full-on fight against the nasty invaders -
and you won't feel better until your body wins! Sometimes when
you get sick, it's because you have some kind of infection. If
your body's having a little trouble fighting the infection by
itself, your doctor may prescribe
medicine
like antibiotics to help, so just sit back, get some rest, and let
your body do the work!
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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