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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 January 2008
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Campylobacter Infections
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Cholera
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Diarrhoea
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Diphtheria
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Gastroenteritis
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Golden Staph
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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)
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Impetigo
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Listeria and Listeriosis
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Meningitis and Meningococcal Infections
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Peptic Ulcer
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Pneumococcal Disease
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Q Fever
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Salmonella
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Streptococcal Disease
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Tetanus
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Systematic Reviews on Bacterial Infections
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Infections - bacterial and viral
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2008
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E coli
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Jul 2008
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Peritonitis
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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May 2008
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Trachoma
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Better Health Channel
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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 was also known as sandy blight.
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May 2008
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Leptospirosis
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Apr 2008
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Enterohaemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC)
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Queensland Health
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E. coli are bacteria which are present in large numbers in the intestines of humans and animals. Most of these bacteria are not harmful. However, some strains, such as Enterohaemorrhagic E.coli (EHEC), produce a toxin which can cause a range of diseases in humans and may lead to serious complications in the bowel and kidney.
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Apr 2008
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Brucellosis
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Queensland Health
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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.
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Apr 2008
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Bairnsdale ulcer
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Better Health Channel
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Bairnsdale ulcer is a skin disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium ulcerans. The toxins made by the bacteria destroy skin cells, small blood vessels and subcutaneous fat, which leads to ulceration and skin loss.
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Jan 2008
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Reactive arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by bacterial infection. In most cases, the condition resolves by itself within a few days or weeks. Unlike other forms of arthritis, reactive arthritis does not destroy the affected joint. It is not contagious. Reiter's syndrome is one type of reactive arthritis.
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Nov 2007
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Chlamydia
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease - a disease that is spread through sexual activity.
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Nov 2007
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Birth defects - heart abnormalities
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Better Health Channel
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Birth defects are found in approximately one in every 100 babies born in Australia. This is called a congenital heart defect (CHD). Some defects are serious and may require medication and surgery. Congenital heart defects include ventricular septal defect, transposition of the great vessels, coarctation of aorta, tetralogy of Fallot and hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
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Oct 2007
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Stomach cancer - some possible causes
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Better Health Channel
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Stomach cancer is more common in developing nations, while becoming less so in Western countries. This type of cancer is thought to be triggered by diet and Helicobacter pylori infection, possibly working in combination.
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Sep 2007
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Antibiotics
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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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.
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Aug 2007
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Feet - toenail problems
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Better Health Channel
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Toenail problems tend to be more common with advancing age. Problems include ingrown toenail, fungal infection and nail deformities. Professional care from your podiatrist can improve the health of your toenails.
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Jul 2007
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Jul 2007
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Heart conditions - endocarditis
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Better Health Channel
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Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves or the inner membrane of the heart (endocardium). People with certain pre-existing heart problems, in particular valve problems, are at increased risk of developing endocarditis. Without medical treatment, the infection may severely harm or even destroy the heart valves.
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Jun 2007
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Leptospirosis laboratory case definition
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Public Health Laboratory Network have developed a standard case definition for the diagnosis of diseases which are notifiable in Australia. This page contains the laboratory case definition for leptospirosis.
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May 2007
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Bacterial vaginosis
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In bacterial vaginosis there is an overgrowth of some bacteria which cause problems - often an unpleasant fishy smell and discharge.
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May 2007
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Botulism laboratory case definition
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
The Public Health Laboratory Network have developed a standard case definition for the diagnosis of diseases which are notifiable in Australia. This page contains the laboratory case definition for botulism.
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May 2007
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