The infection may spread up the reproductive tract and infect the uterus, the tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus (fallopian tubes), and sometimes the area around the ovaries. In some women, the infection spreads to the lining of the pelvis and abdominal cavity (peritoneum), causing...
Sex differences are important epidemiological factors that impact in the frequency and severity of infectious diseases. A clear sexual dimorphism in bacterial infections has been reported in both humans and animal models. Nevertheless, the molecular mech
Since the late 1990s, multidrug-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (mostly E coli) that produce extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs), such as the CTX-M enzymes, have emerged within the community setting as an important cause of UTIs. These bacteria are resistant to the groups of antibiotics that ...
This outbreak was different as it was caused by EAEC that produced a Shiga toxin and it exemplifies the threat posed by foodborne pathogens with their propensity to cause large common-source outbreaks. [13, 14] Patients with E coli dysentery (caused by STEC or EIEC) have fever, bloody ...
frequent diarrhea that may contain mucus and blood. It is possible for the infection to cause rectal prolapse, a condition in which a portion of the rectum becomes detached from the inside of the body and protrudes from the anus (Figure 4). Severely infected children may experience reduced gr...
These yeast infections are mostly intestinal but can cause other diseases and not many doctors will consider yeast as a cause. Women with chronic vaginal yeast are often told that "some women just have more yeast than others, there is nothing we can do". ...
143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148 Infection with Vibrio cholerae results in cholera, an important cause of watery diarrhea and dysentery that may lead to significant dehydration and death. Although the disease is widespread, the role of intestinal biopsy is limited because V. cholerae is a non...
An inner ear infection also may cause inflammation of the inner ear or labyrinthitis. Inner ear infections are not contagious; however, the bacteria and viruses that cause the infection can be transmitted to other people. Good hygiene practices will help decrease the chances of the infection ...
Vibrio are gram-negative bacteria that inhabit warm, salty marine environments such as saltwater and brackish water. They can cause vibriosis, a potentially serious illness in humans. More than 20 species of Vibrio have been identified as pathogens, with V parahaemolyticus, V vulnificus, and V al...
Sepia officinalis:Sepia homeopathicmedicine for urine infectionhas distinct symptoms during Urinary tract infection; the urine has an unpleasant smell that is quite stronger than usual. There is a constant urge to pass urine but passes only a small amount of urine. There is sharp and burning pain...