Bacterial Diseases You Should Watch Out For

Bacteria possess the ability to cause infectious diseases that can spread from one person to another. These ailments have been around since 3000 BC, and although much progress has been made in medical research, infectious diseases caused by bacteria continue to be one of the leading causes of death for the global population.

Bacterial diseases resulted in pandemics that wiped out entire dynasties in the evolution of human history. Disease-carrying pathogens are transferred from one individual to another, affecting their health as they reproduce in their new host’s body.

The Bubonic plague and the Plague of Athens are some famous examples of the outbreak of bacterial diseases. Below, we learn more in detail about such illnesses.

Bacterial Skin Diseases

• Folliculitis – An infection of hair follicles that cause pimple-like red and swollen bumps to occur on the surface of your skin. Unclean pools and bathtubs can cause folliculitis.
• Boils – Another skin infection that has its roots in hair follicles, boils are firm and tender reddish bumps. Pus accumulates as a result of boils under the skin.

Bacterial STDs

A number of STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, are caused as a result of bacteria. Let's learn about a handful of these in detail below –

• Syphilis – Caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, syphilis can affect men and women equally. It can turn fatal if left untreated for long.
• Chlamydia – Named after the bacterium that causes it – Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia can increase a woman’s risk of developing pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Gonorrhea – Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. Both men and women can develop the condition, which happens to be another disease that increases an individual’s threat to pelvic inflammatory disease.

Bacterial illnesses related to food poisoning

Some food we consume naturally contain bacteria, and we may have to purify it in some manner before consumption. In other cases, items that have been unhygienically handled can also cause health complaints, such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

So what are some bacterial diseases related to digestion we should watch out for? Here’s a list –

• E.coli – Are you experiencing nausea? Perhaps your temperature has risen, and you are subject to abdominal cramps? Go get a medical check-up. You might be suffering from e.coli.
• C.botulinum – C.botulinum is a potentially fatal bacterium that produces harmful neurotoxins that can be devastating for our body.
• Salmonella – If your fever, stomach cramps, and diarrhea have been continuing for over a week, you might have fallen victim to Salmonella.

Other bacterial diseases

• UTI – Urinary tract infection is an infection of the urethra, ureters, bladder, or kidneys.
• Respiratory tract infections – Bronchitis, Sinusitis, and sore throat can also be a result of disease-carrying pathogens. Even tuberculosis is a bacterial respiratory tract infection.

Get help

Phoenix Family Medical Clinic treats the entire gamut of bacterial diseases, be it a sore throat or food poisoning. Walk into their clinic anytime or schedule an appointment by calling them up or visiting their website. You will not be disappointed with their services.

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