Tag: Infections

Articles tagged «Infections»

Woman in a white T-shirt sits up in bed under a blanket and looks out the window, feeling chills with no fever

Chills Without Fever: Possible Causes and When to Worry

Chills at normal temperature usually mean the body is warming up or you are cold. We explain the causes, nighttime episodes, and signs that require a doctor.

Internal Medicine · November 9, 2026, 11:22

Stacked Petri dishes with pink culture medium in a lab used to identify the cause of an infection

Infections: How Bacterial and Viral Infections Differ

Bacteria and viruses are structured differently, so the approach to treatment is different too. We explain how infections are recognized and why antibiotics do not work on viruses.

Infectious Diseases · November 8, 2026, 18:12