Posts tagged with ‘bacterial infection’

Vibrio vulnificus is a type of bacteria found in warm seawater and contaminated shellfish. It can cause flu-like symptoms and…

Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils that happens when they become infected by a virus or bacteria. It is…

Learn why your child may get several infections while he or she is still young.

Tuberculosis is an infection caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis usually affects the lungs. But it can also affect your joints, kidneys,…

Tick-borne relapsing fever (TBRF) is a bacterial infection spread by ticks. It shows up as repeated episodes of fever, headaches,…

A sty is a painful, red bump that forms on the edge of your eyelid. It may look like an…