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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause an infection if they enter the body. Bacterial infections can affect all parts of the body, including the heart, brain, skin and teeth. They're usually treated with antibiotics.


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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can cause an infection if they enter the body. Bacterial infections can affect all parts of the body, including the heart, brain, skin and teeth. They're usually treated with antibiotics.

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Listeria medical concept, group of bacteria causing illness as a 3D illustration (credit - wildpixel)

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Diphtheria

Staphylococcal infections

Streptococcal infections

Pneumococcal infections

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Typhus

Q fever

Spore-forming bacteria Clostridium that causes botulism

Botulism

Actinomycetes, gram-positive anaerobic bacteria 

Actinomycosis

Staphylococcal Infections

Typhoid fever

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Brucellosis

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Antibiotics

Leptospirosis

Viral infections are caused by germs called viruses. These tiny organisms invade and damage the cells of the body. The symptoms you may notice when you have a viral infection are caused by this damage and your body fighting the virus. Common examples of viral infections include chickenpox and the common cold. 


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viral-infections

What are the incubation periods for infections? 

Skin infections are caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. They can lead to skin changes, like a rash, redness, pain and swelling. Some skin infections clear up on their own, while others need treatment.


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Woman scratching a red patch of skin on her hand (credit - ipopba)

skin-infections

Cellulitis

Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis mainly affects the lungs, but it can also affect your brain, bones and nervous system. 


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tuberculosis

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