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Shigella infection is an illness that affects the intestine. Another name for it is shigellosis. It's caused by a group of germs called shigella bacteria.
Sometimes colds can lead to inflammation of your sinuses. "A small percentage of people who have a cold virus can go on to develop bacterial sinusitis," says Dr ...
Strep throat is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Streptococcus pyogenes, also called group A streptococcus. Streptococcal bacteria are contagious.
How the infection spreads. Most people become infected when they inhale microscopic water droplets containing legionella bacteria. This might be from the spray ...
But other types of bacteria can cause infections, too. Bacterial bladder infections may happen in women after sex. Even in those who aren't sexually active, ...
Endocarditis is usually caused by an infection. Bacteria, fungi or other germs get into the bloodstream and attach to damaged areas in the heart. Things that ...
Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections also may cause tonsillitis. Because appropriate treatment ...
It can be caused by viral or bacterial infections, or by immune cells mistakenly attacking the brain. ... When inflammation is caused by an infection in the brain ...
Bones don't easily get infected, but certain situations, such as a serious injury, bloodstream infection or surgery, may lead to a bone infection.
If bacterial infection develops, antibiotics may have a role in treatment. It's tricky to determine whether sinusitis is caused by a virus or bacteria. The ...
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