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- Bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is caused by an imbalance of the bacteria normally present in the vagina. Includes causes, symptoms, transmission, treatments, prevention and where to get help.
- Antimicrobial resistant bacteria
Careful prescribing of antibiotics will minimise the emergence of antimicrobial resistant strains of bacteria.
- Infections – bacterial and viral
Many bacterial infections can be treated with antibiotics, but they are useless against viral infections.
- Meningitis
Meningitis can cause death and requires urgent medical attention.
- Food poisoning - prevention
You can minimise the risk of food poisoning by taking simple precautions.
- Brucellosis
Brucellosis is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans from infected animals.
- Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.
- Gastroenteritis
It is important to establish the cause of gastro, as different types of gastroenteritis respond to different treatments.
- Reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis is a form of arthritis that occurs as a result of some bacterial infections.
- Heart conditions - endocarditis
Endocarditis is an infection of the heart valves or the inner lining of the heart.