In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: You should be aware of the different agents that can spread infection. This can help you manage your risk factors. Bacteria are the most common infectious agents. They can be transmitted via bodily fluids and food. They are single cell living microorganisms that use your body as a home base to replicate. Viruses are pathogens that cannot live outside the host. When a virus enters your body, they hijack your body's cells to multiply and spread to neighboring cells. Fungi are simple, plant-like living organisms that may take up residence in your body. Parasites are living organisms that hijack the host's body and use their resources to thrive. Antibiotics are medications that fight off bacterial infections. They work by disabling or killing bacterial cells and thus, fastening the elimination of bacteria by your immune system. Use topical antibiotic ointments for small wounds that are infected. Signs of infection include redness, swelling, warmth and pain. Do not use antibiotic ointment for heavily bleeding wounds that are deep. Seek medical attention if you have a wound that does not stop bleeding. For systemic bacterial infections, visit your healthcare provider and ask if you should be taking oral antibiotics. It is important to understand that antibiotics cannot cure or treat viral infections, such as the cold or flu. Your doctor can diagnose bacterial versus viral infection and treat it appropriately. Take antibiotics only as directed. Taking antibiotics when you don't need them (such as when you have a viral infection) increases bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Viral infections cannot be treated with antibiotics but there are some antiviral medications that can be used for certain viruses. Some viral infections are treated with at home remedies (such as rest and remaining hydrated). Some drugs, known as antiviral or antiretroviral drugs, can fight off certain viruses by taking away their ability to reproduce their DNA inside your cells. Some viral infections, such as the common cold, only need to have their symptoms treated to make you more comfortable. Your immune system can fight off the virus as long as you are not immunocompromised and get enough rest and nutrients. Many viral illnesses can be prevented with vaccinations. Thus, you should keep your immunizations up to date. Some fungal infections can be treated with medications that help eliminate the fungi and clear the infection. However, there are numerous pathogenic fungi that cause infections and only your doctor can diagnose and prescribe proper treatments. Some fungal infections may be treated with a topical ointment if the infected site is on your skin (such as foot fungus). Very serious and threatening fungal infections are treated with oral medications or injections. Some examples of pathogenic fungi include histoplasmosis, blastomycosis, coccidioidomycosis, and paracoccidioidomycosis, and these infections can be deadly. As the name implies, parasites are organisms that "hijack" your body's resources in order to live, grow and multiply inside you. Parasites refers to a wide array of pathogenic agents from worms to microscopic cells. Many parasites can be transferred into your body via contaminated food or water (such as hookworm), while others enter via broken/compromised skin (such as malaria via mosquito bite). You should never drink unfiltered or non-purified water from natural sources as the water may contain parasites. Some parasitic infections can be treated with oral or injected medications. Your doctor can diagnose a parasitic infection based on your symptoms and specific tests and then treat it appropriately.
Summary: Understand different kinds of infectious diseases. Treat bacterial infections with antibiotics. Treat viral infections. Know how to treat fungal infections. Know how to treat parasitic infections.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's just as tasty to eat a croissant toasted or at room temperature. Heat a croissant up in the oven or a toaster oven at home, or eat them at room temperature on-the-go. Put a croissant in the oven or toaster oven at 350 degrees F (175 C) for 5 minutes to heat it up. Get a large enough napkin to fit around the whole croissant. Wrap it around the bottom half of the croissant and eat it from the top down. Good croissants are very buttery and flaky, so use a napkin to avoid making a mess and keep your fingers grease-free. Hold down the two ends of the croissant with the thumb and index fingers of one hand. Tear off the middle top layer with your other hand and enjoy the crunchiest part of the croissant. Try to do this on a plate if you can to catch crumbs. Look at where the croissant is naturally divided into 3 sections and tear them apart from each other on a plate. Eat each piece separately over the plate to catch the crumbs. This method works well to avoid a mess if you don't have a napkin. Put the croissant on a plate. Hold a fork and knife in whichever hand you prefer for each, and cut the croissant apart bite-by-bite. This is the least messy way to eat a croissant and to keep your hands clean.
Summary: Enjoy a croissant warm or at room temperature but always fresh-baked. Wrap a napkin around the bottom half of the croissant. Peel off the top center part of the croissant and eat it first. Tear the croissant apart into 3 sections for a different way to eat it. Use a fork and knife to cut apart the croissant as an alternative to tearing it.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's important that you are confident in your ability to handle a horse. Horses can sense if you're unsure, and might not follow your lead. Before training, make sure that you feel comfortable not only riding a horse, but caring for one. If you're not a skilled rider or handler, that's okay. Take some riding lessons or ask a local stable if they need some help mucking out stalls. The more you're around horses, the more confident you will feel. If you have a new horse but don't feel comfortable training it, you can hire a trainer or ask a friend with more experience to help you. Like humans, horses have different temperaments. Before you start training, spend time just being with the horse and observing their nature. You can watch how they react when someone approaches or when you try to touch them. Slowly allow the horse to get used to your touch by softly touching their face. You can speak softly to them so that they get used to your voice. Some horses are more skittish than others and that's okay. Just know that you might have to spend more time getting them to trust you. As with any training program, it's important to know what you want to accomplish. Before you begin your sessions, take some time to write down what you would like to teach your horse to do. You might include things like: Working on a lunge line. Standing still for the vet or farrier. Tolerating a saddle and bridle. Allowing you to ride them. Loading themselves into a trailer.
Summary:
Make sure are comfortable working with horses. Get to know the horse. Set clear goals and measure your progress.