A form of urinary tract infection called cystitis, bladder infections develop when bacteria invade your bladder, the balloon-like organ that collects urine before excreting it from your body. Although the double combination of cranberry juice and...
Urinary tract infections are very common bacterial infections that can affect men and women of all ages, although they are 10 times more common in women than in men, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. These infections require...
An ear infection is a painful inflammation of the inner ear that causes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms. The most common treatment for an ear infection is a round of antibiotics that destroy the bacteria causing the infection. If you do not...
A sinus rinse using salt water will help you clear up a sinus infection and help you breathe better. The salt in the rinse creates an alkalizing environment that kills bacteria, according to the Pediatric Oncology Resource Center. Additionally,...
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is a bacterial infection that affects any part of your urinary tract, which consists of the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra. Women are at a greater risk of developing a urinary tract infection than men...
The stomach flu, also called viral gastroenteritis, is an infection that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Young children typically contract this infection by coming in contact with an infected person or contaminated food or water. The...
According to the National Institutes of Health, Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a spiral-shaped bacterium that infects the lining of the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. This bacteria thrives in the acidic environment of the...
Ear wax, also called cerumen, isn't a bad thing: It protects the ear canal from water, dust and other foreign particles, and it contains infection-fighting properties that guard against fungal and bacterial infections. Ear wax sometimes can build...
Parasites are organisms that live off of a host by feeding off of its nutrients. They can be introduced into the human body through ingestion or breaks in the skin. Many parasites are invisible to the naked eye. Types of parasites include protozoa...
A healthy amount of earwax in your ears is both normal and beneficial. Produced by the glands in your external canal, earwax protects your ears from water and infection, says the American Hearing Research Foundation. But earwax may become...
A pathogen is a biological agent, or germ, that causes disease to its host by interrupting normal body processes. Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are all common types of pathogens that can cause pathogenic, or infectious, diseases. These...
The outer part of your ear canal has special glands that secrete a waxy substance called cerumen. According to MedicineNet, the purpose of ear wax is to protect the ear from water and infection. Normally, the ear canal cleans itself, leading to a...
Bee Wilson, British food journalist and author, in her book, "The Hive: The Story of the Honeybee and Us," quotes the fifth century Greek doctor, Hippocrates, the father of medicine, with stating that honey "cleans sores and ulcers of the lips,...
Genetics play a vital role in determining who will experience problem skin. Treating skin problems, however, can be accomplished at home and for very little money, with a minor time commitment. Keeping skin clean, applying broad-spectrum sun...
Ear wax is a substance made in your ear to protect the skin from water and infection, according to the American Hearing Research Foundation. The wax can trap bacteria, dust and foreign particles from getting in your ear. Sometimes, this wax builds...
Lake itch, more commonly known as swimmer's itch or cercarial dermatitis, occurs after swimming in shallow waters of lakes and other bodies of water. A parasitic infection caused by larvae burrowing into the top layer of skin, lake itch causes a...
Swimming in places, such as pools, hot tubs, lakes and rivers may increase infection in chemotherapy patients. In fact, the Cure Our Children Foundation recommends completely avoiding public pools. Chemotherapy treatment decreases your immune...
Summer fun in the pool or at the beach becomes a little less fun when you get water in your ear that won't seem to budge. While you may think it's harmless to have some water in your ear, it can actually lead to a serious infection casually known...
Your skin is the barrier between your body and the outside world. It is subject to attack by bacteria, irritants and parasites as well as fungal infections and viruses. Internal conditions, particularly autoimmune diseases, can affect the skin as...
People who swim regularly often experience a bout or two of swimmer's ear during the summer months. Swimmer's ear causes significant ear pain, especially when you yawn or swallow. The swelling that accompanies the infection can also interfere with...
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that there are about 400 cases of typhoid fever each year, 75 percent of which may be due to acquiring the bacterium while abroad. Upon infection, often via...
Eating raw oysters can cause serious illness, which most often affects people with liver disease or those who have compromised immune systems. Raw oysters can carry bacteria called Vibrio vulnificus, which infects all the coastal waters of the...
When water gets trapped in your ear after swimming, it can cause discomfort and infection. Swimmer's ear is a condition that develops when bacteria grow in water trapped in the ear canal. This can cause pain, itching and drainage. You can prevent...
Over 2,300 types of salmonella bacteria cause salmonellosis, an infection that sickens around 40,000 people in the United States each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two strains, Salmonella Enteritidis and...
An ear infection is typically caused by a virus, which affects the area of space behind the eardrum, also known as the middle ear, says MayoClinic.com. They are common in children, but adults can suffer from the pain and pressure of an ear...
Swimmer's ear is a term associated with water in the ear that leads to infection. When water sits in the canal, it can alter hearing and equilibrium. Proper care of the ears after being in the water can help alleviate problems from swimming and...
Roundworm is a parasite that dwells in human intestines. Its scientific name is Ascaris lumbricoides, and the human infection is called ascariasis. The adult female worm can grow up to 12 inches; the male worm is usually smaller. The infection is...
Ear infections affect males and females of all ages and range from mild to severe in the pain they cause. Typically, ear infections are the result of germs entering the eustachian tube and are most frequent in those who have allergies or the...
Many serious infections can result from ingesting contaminated water. Cholera, tularemia, typhoid fever and shigellosis are only a few of the diseases you can be infected with in this manner. These diseases mainly infect the digestive tract, and...
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