Legionella infection: symptoms, transmission and treatment

Legionella infection: symptoms, transmission and treatment

Legionella is a lung infection caused by the bacteria Legionella pneumophiliaresulting in severe bacterial pneumonia and symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, fever, muscle pain, and chest pain. This infection, known as “legionellosis” or Legionnaires’ disease, is transmitted through inhalation of the bacteria, which can be found in hot, humid environments such as […]

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5 main causes of urinary tract infection

5 main causes of urinary tract infection

Urinary infections are normally caused by changes in the balance of the microbiota in the genital region, favoring the development of microorganisms and leading to the appearance of signs and symptoms, such as pain and burning when urinating, frequent urge to urinate, but in small quantities and cloudy urine. The microbiota corresponds to the set […]

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Food during urinary infection treatment

Food during urinary infection treatment

During a urinary tract infection, it is important to increase your intake of water and foods with diuretic properties, such as watermelon, soursop, cucumber and carrots, as they promote the elimination of excess bacteria through urine. It is also important to avoid foods that irritate the bladder, such as coffee and caffeinated drinks. Furthermore, cranberry […]

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