Bacterial Diseases
Symptoms of bacterial diseases include:
1. Bloody urine and painful/frequent urination 2. Diarrhea 3. Fever 4. Sore throat 5. Headache 6. Cough 7. Irritability 8. Vomiting 9. Rashes 10. Stiff neck If you have any of the symptoms above or on the page of Viral disease, you should call 911. |
Bacterial Diseases are any type of illness that is caused by bacteria. Bacteria are a type of microorganism.
Harmful bacteria that can cause infections and disease are pathogenic bacteria. Here are some pathogenic bacteria and what they cause: 1. Streptococcal bacteria can cause pneumonia, meningitis, ear infections, and strep throat. 2. Escherichia coli and Salmonella cause food poisoning. 3. Staphylococcus aureus causes boils, cellulitis, abscesses, wound infections, toxic shock syndrome, pneumonia, and food poisoning. 4. Helicobactor pylori causes gastritis and ulcers. |
What are some ways to avoid getting a bacterial disease?
How can I treat bacterial diseases?
Bacterial diseases can be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing the harmful bacteria or by stopping them from reproducing and spreading. You can also help treat a bacterial disease with good nutrition, Hospitalization and intensive car, lots of fluids, and plenty of rest.
- Avoid contact with a person who has a bacterial disease or its symptoms.
- Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when sneezing or coughing
- Defrost foods in the refrigerator or in a microwave.
- Eat a healthy diet
- Get enough rest
- Wash any cooking or eating pans, utensils, etc that have been exposed to raw meat or poultry in hot soapy water
How can I treat bacterial diseases?
Bacterial diseases can be treated with antibiotics. Antibiotics work by killing the harmful bacteria or by stopping them from reproducing and spreading. You can also help treat a bacterial disease with good nutrition, Hospitalization and intensive car, lots of fluids, and plenty of rest.
Sources:"Bacterial Diseases." Bacterial Diseases - Bacterial Infection - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments, Diagnosis - Symptoms. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2014. <http://www.healthgrades.com/conditions/bacterial-diseases--symptoms>.