Bacterial infections are common types of infections that can cause serious health complications if left untreated. The National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases states that bacterial infections are a major threat to your health....
Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that can multiply quickly in your body and cause serious health consequences if not treated in a timely and appropriate manner. One of the most common indications that an infection is caused by bacteria is...
There are several symptoms that warn of bacterial infections. Early recognition of these symptoms allows you to seek treatment earlier and recover quicker. Many people don't visit their doctor for a mild infection, but bacterial infections can...
Bacterial infections are a common cause of health problems. Infectious bacteria reproduce quickly once inside your body, and some types of bacteria release toxins that may damage various tissues throughout your body. Streptococcus, Staphylococcus,...
Practitioners of alternative medicine recommend taking the herbs echinacea and goldenseal together to fight infections. The herbal combination is particularly indicated when treating bacterial infections, such as strep throat, sinusitis and...
Bacteria exist in many different parts of your body, including your skin and your gastrointestinal tract. Some of these bacteria are important for your health and can be used to prevent potentially harmful bacteria from growing. Acidophilus is a...
Exercise plays an important role in keeping your body healthy and helping reduce your risks for diseases. However, exercise does not guarantee immunity, and illnesses such as the common cold or other bacterial or viral infections can often develop...
Apple cider vinegar is a well-loved cure-all for numerous conditions. Over the course of centuries, vinegar has been credited for healing rashes, and helping ease digestive complaints and acne. Little evidence exists to prove these claims one way...
Grapefruit seed extract dietary supplements are sold and marketed as antimicrobials, specifically capable of combating yeast and bacterial infections. Grapefruit seed extract contains pulp, seeds and any other leftover fruit material that remains...
An infection in the blood due to the presence of bacteria is called bacteremia. Bacterial infections in the blood are classified as either community-acquired or nosocomial. Community-acquired infections are contracted by individuals who are...
Bacterial infections in men are a common cause of infertility. Scarring at the site of Infection can cause infertility if scarring blocks the tubes within the testis, epididymis or ejaculatory ducts. The immune response itself can cause the...
Of the thousands of species of bacteria in nature, only 1 percent cause infections in humans, according to MedlinePlus. Staphylococcus species, Streptococcus species and E. coli are the most prominent among the pathogens. Antibiotics are the drugs...
A number of bacterial infections can affect the human skin. Individuals with bacterial skin infections may develop red, painful lesions or may exhibit no symptoms at all. Common bacterial skin infections include carbuncles, furuncles, cellulitis,...
Bacterial infections in humans result from the invasion of a pathogenic, or disease-causing, form of bacteria. Typically picked up from the environment or other infected people, bacterial infections can cause problems ranging from mild to severe....
Each year, millions of bacterial infections of varying severity occur in Americans of all ages. While most bacterial infections are minor, some may be life threatening or pose a risk of permanent tissue damage. Judicious use of antibiotics is the...
Skin is a barrier between the internal organs and the environment. However, because of frequent breaks in the skin, infections can occur. Approximately 15 percent of all patients who seek medical attention have either some skin disease or lesion,...
In addition to being used as a spice, thyme has been used medicinally since ancient times for a wide variety of conditions ranging from protection against plague to treating skin disorders. Thyme may have antibacterial properties and is being...
Bacteria and other pathogens are nearly omnipresent in our world. While our immune system has the ability to protect the body from their harmful effects, it is when these invaders reach toxic levels that infection can occur. Bacterial and other...
Antibiotics are the most common ways to treat bacterial infections. However, in recent years there has been an overuse of antibiotics, which in turn has caused antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. But there are still many bacteria that...
Manuka honey is known for its particularly potent antibacterial properties. Produced in New Zealand, it is a monofloral honey, which means that it is made by insects from the nectar from just one plant--in this case, the Manuka bush. According to...
The kidneys, bladder and ureters form the urinary tract. Infections of the bladder are called cystitis, whereas infections of the kidneys and ureters are called pyelonephritis and urethritis, respectively. Infections in this region of the body are...
The ear has three separate portions, commonly referred to as the outer, middle and inner ear. The middle ear is located just behind the eardrum and includes narrow tubes called the Eustachian tubes, which help regulate pressure in the ear....
A bacterial infection of the throat is quite common. There are many strains of bacterium that can lead to throat infection. Sometimes the symptoms of a viral infection are exactly the same as a bacterial infection. A test done by a health care...
Lung infections in humans arise when a pathogenic bacteria invades the lungs. The bacteria can then replicate and spread to other parts of the body, in serious cases. The bacterial replication results in inflammation of the alveoli in the lungs,...
Severe blood infections affect an estimated 750,000 people every year, according to My ICU Care.org. The body's response to a blood infection is called sepsis. Most people recover from sepsis, but it does have the potential to become a...
Both good and bad bacteria normally exist in the vaginal area. However, if the harmful kinds of bacteria build up, an infection can result. There are many causes of bacterial yeast infections, including sexual intercourse, use of birth control,...
Bacterial chest infections may affects people of all ages; however, the elderly, young children and smokers are most susceptible to chest infections. The most common bacterial chest infections include pneumonia and bronchitis, and while the...
Bacterial sinus infections, also called bacterial sinusitis, are generally more severe infections than viral sinus infections. According to the book "Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery," they present with nasal blockage, watery eyes, white or...
Sinuses are cavities within the body. The sinuses found in the skull are sometimes the location of bacterial infections. An infection of the sinuses is known as sinusitis. This condition is not typically life-threatening, but for those suffering...
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