Bacterial Infections

Follow the links below to find information on infections caused by bacteria. For information on specific infections, such as gastroenteritis or pneumococcal disease, follow the links to those topic pages below.

Updated August 2011

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Title:	Antibiotics
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Antibiotics are among the most powerful and important medicines known. There are two main types of germs that cause illness, bacteria and viruses. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Swimming pools - water quality
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Water in your domestic swimming pool can harbour a range of microbes, including bacteria and algae, which can cause health problems such as ear, nose and throat infections. Check pH and chlorine levels daily - these tests should preferably be done before the first swim of the day.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Leptospirosis
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Leptospirosis is a disease caused by Leptospira bacteria. Also known as Weil's or Canecutter's disease, it is contracted when grazed or cut skin (most commonly hands or feet) is infected by animal urine or other animal fluid, or soil or water contaminated by urine or other animal fluid.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	What about antibiotics?
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Antibiotics are types of medicines that will search out and destroy bacteria (say bak-teer-i-a) that make you sick.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Peritonitis
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Peritonitis is inflammation of the membranes of the abdominal wall and organs. Peritonitis may be caused by the rupture of infected organs such as the appendix or bowel. Symptoms include strong abdominal (stomach) pain. Peritonitis is life threatening if not treated promptly.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Trachoma
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Trachoma is a bacterial infection of the eye that can cause complications including blindness. This communicable disease is common in many outback Aboriginal communities. Risk factors include poor hygiene, crowded housing and poverty. Trachoma is sometimes known as sandy blight.
Date:	Aug 2011

Title:	Botulism
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Botulism is a rare but potentially fatal condition that causes progressive weakness. It is caused by toxins made by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium. The bacterium can be found in soil, sediments, raw foods (including seafoods) and honey.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Bairnsdale ulcer
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Bairnsdale ulcer is a skin disease that causes ulceration and skin loss. Other names for the disease include Daintree ulcer and Buruli ulcer. Its medical name is Mycobacterium ulcerans (MU) infection.
Date:	Jun 2011

Title:	Reactive arthritis
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Reactive arthritis can follow a bacterial infection. The joints of the knees and ankles are most commonly affected. The condition generally resolves by itself over a few months. Unlike other forms of arthritis, reactive arthritis does not destroy the affected joint. It is not contagious. Reactive arthritis was formerly known as Reiter's syndrome.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Medicinal mishap: Mismanagement of dental infection
Publisher:	Australian Prescriber
Description:	Dental pain and swelling is a dental problem which should be treated by a dentist. If the patient presents to a doctor they should be referred to a dentist. Access to affordable and timely dental services is crucial.
Date:	Apr 2011

Title:	Leprosy explained
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection that affects parts of the body and the nervous system, particularly the peripheral nerves. Leprosy is characterised by skin lesions. Leprosy is also known as Hansen's disease, Hanseniasis or HD. The disease is common in tropical and subtropical regions but is curable with multi-drug therapy.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition, which can be caused by toxic strains of E.coli bacteria. HUS causes acute renal impairment and can lead to chronic kidney damage or death from kidney failure. Children under five years of age are at greatest risk of developing HUS.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Bacterial meningitis
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges covering the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis may be caused by infection, such as by viruses or bacteria. Overall, about 3 in 100,000 people get bacterial meningitis every year, depending on factors as geography, ethnicity, socio-economic status and availability of immunisation against the various infective organisms. Individuals of any age may be affected, but the very young and elderly are more susceptible.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	E coli
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Ecoli 015:H7 is a bacterium (germ) which can produce severe diarrhoea, and occasionally kidney problems. It is usually passed on to people by food which has the germ in it.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Abscesses
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Medical information about abscesses, abscess peritonsillar, anal abscess, abscess perirectal, tooth abscess, abscess on buttocks and pus in abscess.
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Brucellosis
Publisher:	Queensland Health
Description:	Brucellosis is an illness caused by infection with a type of bacteria (Brucella). The most common source of human infection in Queensland is from infected feral pigs (Brucella Suis). Brucella Suis is also occasionally found in cattle, and may lead to infection in people working with infected animals or their tissues, especially farm workers, veterinarians and abattoir workers.
Date:	Nov 2010

Title:	Infections - bacterial and viral
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Many human illnesses are caused by infection with either pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria or viruses. To cause disease, these micro-organisms must gain access to the body. Bacteria reproduce by splitting in two, while viruses replicate themselves inside host cells. Many bacterial infections can be treated successfully with antibiotics, but these are useless against viral infections.
Date:	Oct 2010

Title:	Birth defects - heart abnormalities
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	A congenital heart defect (CHD) is present at birth. Congenital heart defects include ventricular septal defect, transposition of the great vessels, coarctation of aorta, tetralogy of Fallot and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Some defects are serious and may require medication and surgery
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Epididymitis and Orchitis (epididymo-orchitis)
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Epididymitis and Orchitis (epididymo-orchitis) written by professional medical specialists.
Date:	Sep 2010

Title:	Heart conditions - endocarditis
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves or the inner membrane of the heart (endocardium). Other names for this condition are 'infective endocarditis' or 'bacterial endocarditis'. Symptoms can include fever and chills, lethargy, loss of appetite, generalised aching throughout the body, abnormal heart rhythms such as a murmur or tachycardia (rapid heart rate), increased breathing and a persistent cough. Without medical treatment, the infection may severely harm or even destroy the heart valves.
Date:	Aug 2010

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