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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.
Reviewed March 2009
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Anthrax
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Links to information about anthrax.
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Antibiotics
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Links to information on antibiotics.
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Campylobacter Infections
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Links to information about campylobacter infections.
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Cholera
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Links to information about cholera.
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Diarrhoea
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Links to information about the causes and treatment of diarrhoea.
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Diphtheria
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Links to information about diphtheria, including vaccination against diphtheria.
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Gastroenteritis
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Links to information about gastroenteritis.
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Golden Staph
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Links to information about golden staph infections.
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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (HIB)
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Links to information on haemophilus infections, including immunisation for HIB.
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Impetigo
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Links to information about impetigo or ´school sores´.
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Listeria and Listeriosis
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Links to information about listeria bacteria and associated listeriosis infections.
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Meningitis and Meningococcal Infections
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Links to information on the various types of meningitis and meningococcal infections, their causes and symptoms.
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Peptic Ulcer
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Links to information on peptic or stomach ulcers and the role of helicobacter pylori infection.
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Pneumococcal Disease
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Links to information about pneumococcal disease.
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Q Fever
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Links to information about Q fever.
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Salmonella
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Links to information on salmonella infections.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Links to information on sexually transmitted infections or diseases (STIs or STDs) and their prevention.
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Streptococcal Disease
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Links to information on streptococcal infections.
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Tetanus
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Links to information about tetanus.
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Links to information about toxic shock syndrome.
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Links to information on urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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Systematic Reviews on Bacterial Infections
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of interventions related to bacterial infections.
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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). 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.
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May 2009
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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 2009
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What about antibiotics?
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Antibiotics are types of medicines that will search out and destroy bacteria (say bak-teer-i-a) that make you sick.
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May 2009
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Reactive arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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Reactive arthritis can follow a bacterial infection. The joints of the legs and feet 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.
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Feb 2009
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Bairnsdale ulcer
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Feb 2009
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Cat scratch disease
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myDr
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Cat scratch disease: find out about the cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
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Feb 2009
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Antibiotics
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myDr
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Antibiotics are drugs that attack the bacteria responsible for many different infections.
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Feb 2009
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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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Jan 2009
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Antibiotics and children
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myDr
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Antibiotics have saved the lives of many children with serious illnesses but they are not always the answer.
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Dec 2008
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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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Dec 2008
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Botulism
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Nov 2008
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Preventing infections of the heart
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National Prescribing Service
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This leaflet is about preventing an infection of the heart in people with heart conditions. The infection is called infective endocarditis (en-DOH-car-DI-tis). It explains how antibiotics can be used, how advice about using antibiotics has recently changed, and why keeping your mouth healthy is very important.
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Nov 2008
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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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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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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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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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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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Swimming pools - water quality
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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Water in your domestic swimming pool can harbour a range of microbes, including bacteria and algae, that can cause health problems such as ear, nose and throat infections. Check pH and chlorine levels daily - preferably, these tests should be done before the first swim of the day.
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Mar 2008
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Leprosy explained
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Better Health Channel
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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.
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Mar 2008
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