Guide to early symptoms of all diseases and disorders
It does not take a long time for ear infections to show themselves. Bacteria, virus or a sinus infection are said to be the main causes of infections in the ear. Also, ear infection can get developed if the bacteria is allowed to multiply inside the ear as a breeding ground if water is not [...]
The kidney, the urinary bladder, the ureter and the urethra are the organs of urinary tract. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection which occurs when any of these organs are affected. The infection names depend on the organ affected. Cystitis or bladder infection (infection in the urinary bladder) Pyelonephritis (infection in the kidneys) [...]
Whooping cough is a respiratory disease caused due to bacterial infection. It can also be termed as pertussis. Whooping cough was considered as a major reason for death across the world as there was no significant treatment available during the early 20th century. Whooping cough got its name because of the ‘whoop’ sound made when [...]
Inflammation of the brain is generally referred to as Encephalitis. However, this brain inflammation is created as a result of a virus. Even though this disease is quite infrequent, it is still considered grievous and dangerous disease. Encephalitis is considered a viral infection which might occur from a mosquito borne or a tick borne virus. [...]
MRSA otherwise known as Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent and grievous illness. MRSA is generally constituted by a type of bacteria known as Staphylococcus aureus. In almost 25% of human beings, this kind of staph infection can be seen. It is very common and is visible in the nose or on the skin. [...]
The bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus which is also called by the nickname, golden staph infection can be seen present on the skin or in the nose of a healthy person. It’s presence can cause illnesses ranging from minor skin infections such as pimples, boils, and cellulitis to extreme and grievous diseases such as pneumonia, meningitis, endocarditis [...]
Sepsis also known as Systemic Inflammatory Response Symptoms is a critical medical condition, where the immune system fights against severe infections that have been spread through the bloodstream. A septic patient would easily get into a low pressure state called shock. Causes of sepsis: Bacterial infections are the primary cause of Sepsis. Gram negative bacteria [...]
Listeriosis, a bacterial infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is a gram-positive, motile bacterium. Listeriosis occurs rarely and primarily in newborn infants, aged people, and patients who lack in immunity. Listeriosis doesn’t normally target humans. Its usually animals who are more prone to listeria’s attack. Among humans, pregnant women are more likely to get infected. [...]
Peptic ulcer, known as Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD), or ulcus pepticum, is an ulcer that is caused at the mucus membrane. It affects a region of gastrointestinal, GI tract that is acidic in nature resulting in an extreme pain. These ulcers are caused due to Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium that is spiral in shape and [...]
Cholera is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It is an acute illness that is contracted when the bacteria infects the small intestine. Cholera is a diarrheal illness, meaning that it is a gastrointestinal disorder or disease. The spread of this epidemic disease occurs by contamination through a variety of media. Contamination [...]