Bacterial meningitis is a scary and severe illness that can cause permanent health problems and even be dangerous. Bacterial meningitis is more common than most people realize, and it’s highly contagious. It’s often spread among children and young adults in school and college. An infection that is left untreated or is not diagnosed before it […]
Conditions
14 Common Symptoms of Bacterial Vaginosis
Like many other parts of the body, the vagina has a natural bacterial balance. Certain species of bacteria could and should be there naturally, but when the balance is thrown off or a new type of bacteria is introduced to the vagina. One of the most common resulting symptoms is a condition known as bacterial […]
14 Common Symptoms of Bartonella
Infection with the Bartonella type of bacteria leads to a condition known as bartonellosis. This is an infection that can cause mild symptoms, especially at first, but can progress to a more severe infection it left untreated. Extreme cases can cause swelling of the brain, heart disease, and infection of the eyes that can lead […]
16 Common Triggers of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Adverse childhood experiences, often simply referred to as ACEs, refer to traumatic events that occur in an individual’s life before the age of 18. There are a variety of adverse childhood experiences that a person can be exposed to, and they can cause severe and lasting repercussions. Some of the side effects that can occur […]
15 General Causes of Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection that can be quite serious. It typically affects the mucous membranes located in the throat and the nose. There are several symptoms of diphtheria. Unfortunately, they mimic those of the common cold and even the flu. However, the main sign of diphtheria is a grayish colored material that is thick […]
15 Frequent Causes of Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection. This infection is common in the lungs, but TB can affect other parts of the body instead and usually caused localized symptoms in whichever region it has managed to infect. You will commonly hear of this disease as “TB” (just the letters T and B) since that […]