Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are disorders caused by pathogenic organisms - such as viruses, bacteria, or fungus. They are normally harmless but under certain conditions, some organisms can be fatal and can cause death too.

Types of Infectious Diseases

Acinetobacter

Acinetobacter is a genus of Gram-negative bacteria belonging to the class of Gammaproteobacteria. They are important soil organisms which contribute to the mineralization, example, aromatic compounds. This organism is often cultured from hospitalized patients' sputum or respiratory secretions, wounds, and urine. A baumannii is inherently resistant to multiple antibiotics.

Anthrax

Anthrax is an infection caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It causes skin, lung, and bowel disease and can be deadly. It can be treated by antibiotics. Signs and symptoms depends on the person who is infected and it can range from skin sores to shock to vomiting. Other symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, diarrhea or abdominal pain.

Aspergillus

Aspergillosis is an allergic infection caused by fungi of the genus Aspergillus. It usually affects the respiratory system, but their severities vary greatly depending on the immunity system of the host. Most people breathe Aspergillus spores every day; however, people with weakened immune or lung disease are at a higher risk of developing problems due to Aspergillus.

Bird flu (Avian Influenza) is a viral infection that can infect birds, animals and humans. This virus mostly affects birds; however, humans who come in contact with a carrier can be affected by it too. H5N1 is the most common form of bird flu. Rarely, the virus has spread from one person to another. It may be possible to catch bird flu by eating poultry which are not well cooked.

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Botulism is very rare and serious illness caused by a toxin produced the bacterium Clostridium botulinum and it attacks the body's nerves system. The disease transmits through contaminated soil or through open wounds. Early symptoms may include weakness, feeling tired or troubled speaking. If not treated early, botulism can cause paralysis or even death.

Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by bacterial genus Brucella. It can be transmitted when people come in contact with infected animals or animal products contaminated with the bacteria. The disease is old and is known by various names, including Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, gastric remittent fever and undulant fever.

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