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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.
Updated January 2008
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Anthrax
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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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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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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 resources on the various types of meningitis and meningococcal infections, their causes and symptoms.
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Peptic Ulcer
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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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Salmonella
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Links to information on salmonella infections.
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Sexually Transmitted Infections
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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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Toxic Shock Syndrome
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Urinary Tract Infections
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Systematic Reviews on 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). People with certain pre-existing heart problems, in particular valve problems, are at increased risk of developing endocarditis. Without medical treatment, the infection may severely harm or even destroy the heart valves.
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Jul 2007
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Swimming pools - water quality
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Better Health Channel
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If not properly maintained, the 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.
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Mar 2007
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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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Feet - toenail problems
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Better Health Channel
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Toenail problems tend to be more common with advancing age. Problems include ingrown toenail, fungal infection and nail deformities. Professional care from your podiatrist can improve the health of your toenails.
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Jul 2007
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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 2008
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS) is a rare condition, which can be caused by toxic strains of E.coli bacteria. HUS causes acute renal impairment and can lead to chronic kidney damage or death from kidney failure. Children under five years of age are at greatest risk of developing HUS.
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Jul 2007
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria
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Better Health Channel
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria cannot be controlled or killed by antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or golden staph), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are serious public health problems. Avoiding unnecessary prescription of antibiotics can reduce antibiotic resistant bacteria.
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Jan 2007
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Birth defects - heart abnormalities
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Better Health Channel
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A congenital heart defect (CHD) is present at birth. Congenital heart defects include ventricular septal defect, transposition of the great vessels, coarctation of aorta, tetralogy of Fallot and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Some defects are serious and may require medication and surgery
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Oct 2007
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Reactive arthritis
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Better Health Channel
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Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by bacterial infection. In most cases, the condition resolves by itself within a few days or weeks. Unlike other forms of arthritis, reactive arthritis does not destroy the affected joint. It is not contagious. Reiter's syndrome is one type of reactive arthritis.
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Nov 2007
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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. Foods that are not properly cooked, preserved or canned may contain the toxins and, when eaten, result in botulism.
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Nov 2008
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Stomach cancer - some possible causes
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Better Health Channel
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Stomach cancer is more common in developing nations, while becoming less so in Western countries. This type of cancer is thought to be triggered by diet and Helicobacter pylori infection, possibly working in combination.
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Sep 2007
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Swimmer's ear
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Better Health Channel
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Swimmer's ear is an infection or inflammation of the canal between the eardrum and the outer ear. Causes include water in the ear canal, mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning, and chemical irritation from hair treatment products.
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Nov 2007
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Swimmer's ear
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myDr
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Infection of the lining to the ear canal is a condition known as otitis externa or `swimmer`s ear`.
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Aug 2005
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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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May 2006
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Cat scratch disease
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myDr
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Cat scratch disease is spread through being scratched or, less commonly, bitten by a cat infected with the bacterium responsible for the disease.
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May 2006
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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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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. The disease is common in tropical and subtropical regions but is curable with multi-drug therapy.
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Feb 2007
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Gastroenteritis - shigella
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Better Health Channel
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Shigella gastroenteritis is a bowel infection caused by bacteria from the Shigella family. Common symptoms include diarrhoea that may contain blood, mucus or pus, abdominal cramps, nausea and vomiting. Treatment options include antibiotics and plenty of fluids.
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Feb 2007
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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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Aug 2007
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