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Bacterial Infections Learning Center
Bacteria are prokaryotes (unicellular organisms with no membrane-enclosed nucleus) with simple structures that typically range in size from about 0.5 to 20 micrometers.
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Salmonella enterocolitis is an infection in the lining of the small intestine caused by Salmonella bacteria.More »
MRSA Infections
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterial infection that is highly resistant to some...More »
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae.More »
Legionnaires' Disease
Legionnaire's disease is an acute respiratory infection caused by Legionella bacteria.More »
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that may develop after an infection with Streptococcus bacteria (such as...More »
Scarlet Fever
Scarlet fever is a disease caused by infection with the group A Streptococcus bacteria (the same bacteria that causes...More »
Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially fatal contagious disease that can affect almost any part of the body but is mainly an...More »
H. Pylori Infection
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is the bacteria responsible for most ulcers and many cases of stomach inflammation...More »
Strep Throat
Strep throat is caused by Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It is the most common bacterial infection of the throat.More »
Brucellosis
Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by contact with animals carrying bacteria called Brucella.More »
Cat Scratch Fever
Cat scratch disease is a disease caused by bartonella bacteria. It is believed to be transmitted by cat scratches and...More »
Colorado Tick Fever
Colorado tick fever is an acute viral infection spread by the bite of the Dermacentor andersoni (wood) tick.More »
Granuloma Inguinale
Granuloma inguinale is a sexually transmitted disease that is rarely seen in the United States.More »
Salivary Gland Infection
Salivary gland infections are viral or bacterial infections of the saliva-producing glands. There are three pairs of...More »
Meningeal Tuberculosis
Tuberculous meningitis is an infection of the the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges.More »
Secondary Syphilis
Secondary syphilis is the second stage of the sexually transmitted disease syphilis. This stage is the most contagious.More »
Neurosyphilis
Neurosyphilis is an infection of the brain or spinal cord. It occurs in persons with untreated syphilis many years after...More »
Nocardia Infection
Nocardia infection is a rare disorder affecting the lungs, brain, or skin. It occurs mainly in people with weakened...More »
Staphylococcus Aureus Food Poisoning
Staph aureus food poisoning is an illness that results from eating food contaminated with a toxin produced by the...More »
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Pneumococcal meningitis is a bacterial inflammation or infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord.More »
Meningococcemia
Meningococcemia is an acute and potentially life-threatening infection of the bloodstream that commonly leads to...More »
Staphylococcal Meningitis
Staphylococcal meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges.More »
Systemic Gonococcal Infection
Disseminated gonococcemia is a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.More »
Syphilitic Meningitis
Syphilitic aseptic meningitis is a complication of untreated syphilis that involves inflammation of the tissues covering...More »
E. Coli Infection
E. coli enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. It is the most common...More »
Actinomycosis
Actinomycosis is a long-term (chronic) bacterial infection that commonly affects the face and neck.More »
Chlamydia Infections
Chlamydia is a disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. It is most commonly sexually transmitted.More »
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