Infection

     An Infection is an invasion by a disease-causing microorganism. After exposure to an infective agent, a period of time called incubation period (usually a few days) passes before  the first symptoms appear. Shortly this period, a fever develops.
    Mostly, the body's response to infection is similar to its response to other injuries or to surgery. However, early body protein losses (muscle wasting) are more severe.
     Infection often develops in persons already stressed by malnutrition, surgery, or other injury.
     A well-nourished person can tolerate a short period of severe stress without adverse effects.

Probable Causes
• Exposure to an infective agent
• Poor hygiene
• Poor sanitation
• Lowered resistance brought about by lack of food intake, rest and sleep, and peace of mind.



Probable Symptoms
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Anorexia
• Diarrhea
• Marked weight loss
• Immobilization
• Inflammation of infected area
• Lymphadenopathy

Helpful Dietary Management
• Eat a high-calorie, high-protein diet including plenty of fruits and vegetable rich in vitamin C.
• Avoid concentrated sweets and sugars. They tend to incapacitate body soldier cells to fight infective invaders.
• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.