What is Cotton Fever? Cotton Fever is an illness that develops after injecting substances, and in particular can happen after doing a “cotton shot”. It usually goes away in 24-48 hours. What Causes Cotton Fever? It is caused when bacteria from reused cottons, filters, needles, or other injection supplies are released into the body. Preventing…

What is Bacteremia?Bacteremia is an infection of the blood. If left untreated it can spread the infection to other parts of the body and cause serious complications (heart infection/IE, bone infection/osteomyelitis, brain infection). Signs and Symptoms TreatmentBloodstream infections require urgent medical care and IV antibiotics to help get your infection under control and prevent it…

What is a Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis)?Osteomyelitis is an infection of your bone, and if untreated can cause destruction of the bone. This can develop if you have an infection in your blood that spreads to the bone, or if you have a bony injury. Signs and Symptoms TreatmentTreatment often requires IV antibiotics and may include…

What is Hepatitis C?Hepatitis C is a viral infection that can infection the liver and sometimes causes serious liver damage. How is Hepatitis C Spread? Signs and SymptomsHepatitis C infection can live for many years in your body without causing any symptoms. Over time it can cause scar to your liver, a condition called cirrhosis.…

What is HIV?HIV is a virus that spreads through contact with blood, semen, rectal or vaginal fluids, or breast milk of a person with HIV. How Does HIV Spread? The most common modes of spreading the virus is by having unprotected anal or vaginal intercourse or sharing injection drug equipment (syringes/needles/cookers) with a person who…

What are cellulitis and abscesses?Cellulitis is an infection of the skin while an abscess is a collection of pus directly under your skin. An abscess can quickly expand to cause a muscle, bone, or bloodstream infection. Signs and Symptoms Cellulitis TreatmentCellulitis requires antibiotics for treatment, if you are unable to seek medical care immediately then…

What is Infective Endocarditis? Infective Endocarditis is a serious, life-threatening medical condition of the valves of the heart. For more information please view our page on Infective Endocarditis.

This is a list of symptoms that suggests you have a serious infection that is spreading in your body and you should seek urgent medical care.  If you have ANY of the following symptoms, you should seek medical care. You may need medicine such as an antibiotic to treat an infection. The sooner it is…