Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics by adapting their structure or function in some way as a defense mechanism. The antibiotic may have worked effectively before the resistance occurred; however, the change helps the bacteria to fend off the killing activity of the antibiotic....
Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) is a chronic (long-term) infection of the lymphatic system caused by three different types of the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria spreads through sexual contact. The infection is not caused by the same bacteria that causes genital chlamydia. Lymphogranulo...
The global problem of infectious and deadly diseases caused by bacteria are presently major scientific and medical issues. Bacterial infections have a large impact on public health. As a general rule, bacterial infections are easier to treat than viral infections, since we have an extensive army of...
Here, we review sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) caused by pathogenic bacteria and vaginal infections which result from an overgrowth of opportunistic bacterial microflora. First, we describe the STDs, the corresponding pathogens and the antimicrobials used for their treatment. In addition to the we...
the infection is termed double pneumonia. If it affects one lung, it is termed single pneumonia. If it affects only a certain lobe of a lung it's termed lobar pneumonia. Most pneumonias are caused by bacteria and viruses, but some pneumonias are caused by inhaling toxic chemicals that dama...
Gonorrhea (‘The Clap’) –Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone who has any type of sex can contract gonorrhea. The infection can be spread by contact with the mouth, vagina, penis, or anus. Gonorrhea Symptoms, Test & Treatment Gonorrhea In-Depth Gonorrhea Blog Pi...
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Common bone diseases include: osteomyelitis (occurs when there is a bacterial or fungal infection in the bone, most commonly attributed to staff infection caused by staphylococcus aureus); osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) (rare genetic disorder often referred to as brittle bone disease, causes mutations ...
diseases are a constant threat to public health. In addition, the bugs are evolving. Antibiotics, our most potent weapon against bacterial infections, are losing their power because the bacteria are becoming resistant. In this course, we'll explore the major themes of infectious diseases dynamics....
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