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What are the male symptoms for bacterial vaginosis?

Male usually do not get infection from bacterial vaginosis.


Is a UTI a bacterial infection?

Yes, a UTI (urinary tract infection) is typically caused by bacterial infection. The most common bacteria responsible for UTIs is Escherichia coli (E. coli), which is usually found in the digestive system. In some cases, UTIs can also be caused by other bacteria such as Klebsiella or Proteus.


What is difference between secondary bacterial infection of acute bronchitis and bacterial infection?

Secondary bacterial infections of the bronchi is an opportunistic infection where the normal bacteria that live in the nasal/oral region of the pharynx are able to infect the lungs. This usually occurs following a viral infection since the virus typically infects and kills the cells that make up interior lining of the bronchioles. This then causes a breach in this barrier which allow the bacteria to invade the tissues underneath and cause a response (bronchitis) by the immune system. Secondary bacterial infections of the bronchi is an opportunistic infection where the normal bacteria that live in the nasal/oral region of the pharynx are able to infect the lungs. This usually occurs following a viral infection since the virus typically infects and kills the cells that make up interior lining of the bronchioles. This then causes a breach in this barrier which allow the bacteria to invade the tissues underneath and cause a response (bronchitis) by the immune system.


What does a sudden increase in the number of white blood cells tell a physician?

the body is fighting off a serious infection


Can bactrim be used for bacterial vaginosis?

Bacterial vaginosis is often misdiagnosed at home as a yeast infection and over the counter remedies are often tried before going to a physician. Bacterial vaginosis is treated with antibiotics. Amoxicillin can be used for treating this infection, but it is not a first line treatment and is oftentimes not effective. Physicians usually prescribe Flaygl or Cleocin to treat this infection.

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What is contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs?

answer is tuberculosis


Is cheilitis angular contagious?

Angular Cheilitis is NOT contagious. If you have it, get it treated soon by a qualified medical professional. Angular Cheilitis is usually due to a fugal infection, nutritional deficiencies or more rarely, a bacterial infection. A doctor will be able to tell you what the cause is.


Is impatigo contagious?

Yes, impetigo is contagious by direct contact (touching). It is caused by a bacterial infection, usually staph or strept, of the skin. It can spread from one spot to another on the same person as well.


Can bronchitis be contagious?

Asthmatic bronchitis of any kind is not contagious.


What are the male symptoms for bacterial vaginosis?

Male usually do not get infection from bacterial vaginosis.


Is viral meningitis or enciphelitis contagious?

Meningitis (viral or bacterial) is infectious and can be highly contagious. Usually anyone in close contact with someone who gets bacterial meningitis will be given antibiotics as well.


Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection in the?

Lungs


Is a lymph node infection contagious?

That is the tricky question! The infection of the lymph node will not be transmissible. But then the cause of the cervical lymphadenitis may be in the lungs, usually tuberculosis. It is transmissible by air born infection, when the patient coughs.


Are bladder infections contagious?

Cystitis is caused by bacteria , if people have sex so frequently with somebody , they are very easy to get the bacteria and they are very easy to infect cystitis , in some extent , cystitis is a contagious disease , most people can get it from others , if you have got cystitis , you can use the Diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill to cure cystitis , this herbal med can kill bacteria radically and it can cure cystitis within three months .


Can bacteria cause disease in humans?

Yes, a communicable disease can be given to another--hence the name 'communicable"


Does bee stings give you infections?

Bee stings don't usually cause infections. There is no bee disease, viral or bacterial, that affects humans. Any infection at the sting site will almost certainly be a secondary infection caused by bacteria entering after the sting.


What is Quinsy?

Quinsy is a form of bacterial infection of the tonsils, usually by streptococcal bacteria.