Bacterial pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, which causes symptoms such as coughing with phlegm, fever and difficulty breathing, which appears after a flu or cold that does not go away or that worsens over time. The main bacteria responsible for this type of pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniaehowever, other bacteria can also […]
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Bacterial meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, which is the tissue that covers the brain and spinal cord, which occurs due to the presence of bacteria in the nervous system, resulting in symptoms such as fever, headache and stiff neck. Most people recover from meningitis when treated promptly and as recommended by their doctor. […]
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Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, which can be caused by viruses, bacteria or be a consequence of an allergy, resulting in very uncomfortable symptoms, such as redness in the eyes, production of blemishes, itching and burning. This type of inflammation can appear in just one eye, but it can also […]
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Bacterial conjunctivitis is infection caused by bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Haemophilus influenzae or Streptococcus pneumoniaewhich affect the conjunctiva of the eye, which is the membrane that covers the white part of the eyes and the inside of the eyelids, resulting in symptoms such as redness, itching and the production of thick, yellowish secretion. These […]
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Bacterial tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils, which are structures located in the throat, caused by bacteria generally of the genus Streptococcus. This inflammation typically causes fever, sore throat and difficulty swallowing, which leads to loss of appetite. The diagnosis of bacterial tonsillitis is made by the doctor based on symptoms and observation of […]
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