infections
Overview of Viral Infections
Types of viral infections
Upper respiratory infections(infections of the nose, throat, upper airways, and lungs) are likely the most common viral infections. Upper respiratory infections include Sore Throat , In small children, viruses also commonly cause Croup (which is inflammation of the upper and lower airways, called laryngotracheobronchitis) or lower airways ( Respiratory infections are more likely to cause severe symptoms in infants, older people, and people with a lung or heart disorder. Respiratory viruses are typically spread from person to person by contact with infected respiratory droplets. Other viruses infect other specific parts of the body: Infections of the gastrointestinal tract, such as Overview of Gastroenteritis , are commonly caused by viruses, such as noroviruses and These infections result in Overview of Hepatitis . Overview of Brain Infections : Viral infections that affect only the skin sometimes result in Warts or other blemishes. Many viruses that affect other parts of the body, such as Some viruses, such as the Zika Virus Infection , the Some viruses typically affect many body systems. Such viruses include Overview of Enterovirus Infections (such as coxsackieviruses and echoviruses) and cytomegaloviruses. 