Bacteria and viruses are found everywhere in our environment and are the main causes of childhood infections. While it's impossible to protect your child from all bacteria and viruses unless you keep him isolated in a bubble, a healthy immune...
When a child is short of breath, it can be difficult for him to get the oxygen his body needs to operate correctly. Symptoms may include nostril flaring, grunting and rapid or shallow breaths. MayoClinic.com warns parents to take breathing...
Having white spots or patches in your throat can be disconcerting, especially if you are experiencing other symptoms. White areas located in a throat can indicate a number of medical conditions, ranging from the development of oral yeast to...
Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens passed from one human to another. Pathogens are viral, bacterial, parasitic and fungal. Methods of transmission include mucus, blood, breath, saliva and sexual contact. Contaminated surfaces, such as...
Chamomile tea is known to have healing properties and for many centuries it has been used as an elixir to cure a number of ailments, such as insomnia, back pain and anxiety. It's most common use, however, is as a muscle relaxer. A chamomile tea...
Bad breath can be embarrassing, and the person with the condition may not know he has it. Bad breath can be caused by several factors, including an infection in the throat. Uncontrolled, a throat infection can lead to even worse symptoms than...
Tonsillitis is an inflammatory condition of the tonsils that is caused by a virus or bacteria, according to the Kids Health website. It consists of swollen and red tonsils that have a yellow coating around them. This condition usually begins with...
Improperly prepared, stored and/or served food products can attract bacteria or germs that can lead you to a very unpleasant condition: food poisoning. While vomiting is one of the most common food poisoning symptoms, certain bacteria known to...
A sore throat is usually caused by a virus, and strep throat is caused by a bacteria. Strep throat is the most common type of bacterial infection in the throat, according to MedlinePlus. Caused by an infection with the Streptococcus pyogenes...
Antiseptic mouthwash can be used to treat some of the symptoms that cause sore throat. In fact, according to health maintenance organization Kaiser Permanente, prescription-strength antiseptic mouthwashes are a commonly prescribed treatment. Most...
Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, but anyone can develop a strep infection, and it's becoming increasingly common in adults, according to the staff of Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Strep...
Strep throat is caused by bacteria from the Streptococcus genus infecting your throat and oral cavity, causing an extremely painful type of sore throat. Some types of probiotics can be used to help prevent strep throat. However, there are some...
That painful, scratchy and irritating feeling in the throat can be a sign of an underlying medical problem. In fact, an infection can infiltrate the moist mucosal regions of the throat and wreak havoc on the body. Fortunately, the causes of a sore...
A sore throat is one of the most common reasons why people see a doctor, according to the Eyes, Nose and Throat Specialists of Corpus Christi. A sore throat can be caused by a virus, bacteria or allergies. An allergic sore throat is the result of...
A swollen strep throat is an infection of the throat caused by the bacteria streptococcus. The bacteria that cause strep throat are highly contagious and can be transmitted through the air or infected surfaces. Strep throat is most common in...
Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils due to a bacterial or viral infection. The tonsils are a lymphoid organ in the throat and is therefore susceptible to infection by pathogenic organisms that enter the mouth. Tonsillitis is...
Toxic shock syndrome is condition that is caused by rare but serious bacterial infections. The bacteria Staphylococcus aureus has been linked to the use of tampons, while the bacteria group A streptococcus has been associated with a variety of...
The infection of the pharynx (pharyngitis) or tonsils (tonsillitis) is commonly referred to as a throat infection. Although most throat infections are caused by viruses, the bacterium group A Streptococcus is the major cause of bacterial...
Tonsillitis is an infection of the tonsils that causes swelling and pin. Tonsillitis occurs regularly during childhood but can continue into adulthood, occurring less frequently. Tonsillitis is typically treated with over-the-counter medications...
A communicable disease is one that spreads from person to person and is often described with adjectives like "contagious" or "infectious." A communicable disease can travel in one of four ways--via bacteria, virus, fungus or protozoa. The teen...
Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. It mostly is seen in children age five to 15. The National Institutes of Health reports that antibiotic treatment usually is recommended. Without treatment,...
Abnormal tonsils may be caused by an infection or cancer. Tonsillitis involves bacterial or viral infection of the tonsils. Tonsil cancer includes squamous cell carcinoma or lymphoma. Treatment for abnormal tonsils varies, depending on the cause.
When you have strep throat, you can blame the Streptococcus bacteria. In addition to a sore, aching throat, these harmful bacteria can lead to symptoms such as nausea, chills, loss of appetite and headaches. When you’re sick, you may wonder...
Sore throats come from several different sources. Virus cause sore throats, especially in the winter time when germs are everywhere. Sore throats also come from bacteria and sometimes result in strep throat. Pollution, allergies, hay fever and...
A swollen and sore throat may be caused by viruses or bacteria, airborne substances, illness and substance abuse. When the body comes in contact with any of these factors, the immune system reacts by a process called Inflammation. Symptoms of...
People who suffer from allergies or hay fever suffer chronic nasal symptoms such as acute sinusitis. These nasal responses cause the nasal membranes to swell in much the same way as a cold virus does, explains the National Institute of Allergy and...
Strep throat is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus. Streptococcus bacterium also causes a condition called scarlet fever, which may appear with strep throat. Scarlet fever is most common in children under the age of eighteen, according to the...
The bacteria that cause tracheitis can be spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected person, so it's essential to observe proper hand-washing hygiene at all times. Wash your hands regularly if you're in contact with other people, and...
A communicable disease is a medical condition transmitted via direct contact with an infected person, breathing in contaminated air particles or touching a surface contaminated with the bacterial, viral, fungal or protozoan agent responsible for...
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