Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition caused by certain strains of bacteria that produce poisons (toxins). These toxins get into your bloodstream and can affect organs such as your heart, liver or kidneys. It’s often associated with using tampons during menstruation. However, TSS can affect anyone of any age. Skin wounds, […]
Lyme disease is caused by a bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, which you can get if an infected deer tick (also called black-legged tick) bites you. Ordinary “wood ticks” and “dog ticks” don’t carry the infection. Symptoms –The symptoms of Lyme disease vary. They usually show up in stages. But the stages can overlap. And some people don’t […]
Sinusitis is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. Sinuses are four paired hollow spaces connected by narrow channels within the bones between your eyes, behind your cheekbones, and in your forehead. The sinuses make thin mucus that drains out of the channels of the nose. This drainage helps keep the nose clean and free of bacteria. […]
The botulinum toxin, named Clostridium botulinum is the cause of botulism.
Listeriosis is an infection caused by Listeria bacteria. There are 10 distinct species of Listeria; the variant that most commonly impacts humans is Listeria monocytogenes. It strikes pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and anyone with a weakened immune system. Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to be infected with Listeria than the general population. Symptoms –The incubation period between exposure […]
Strep throat is a sore throat caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A streptococcus.“Sore throat” is the general term for any condition where the throat feels scratchy, tender, and possibly painful. Strep throat, however, is a sore throat caused by a specific strain of bacteria. It may also be referred to as […]
Typhoid | Enteric fever is acute systemic infectious illness caused by salmonella typhi, usually through ingestion of contaminated food or water . Symptoms are often non – specific and clinically non – distinguishable from other febrile illness. It occurs predominantly in association with poor sanitation and lack of clean drinking water. It is a significant […]