Apr 8, 2025 · Bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites are examples of organisms that can cause illness. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're too small to see with the eyes. And they're often …

Nov 25, 2025 · What's the difference between a bacterial infection and a viral infection? Bacteria cause bacterial infections. Viruses cause viral infections. Antibiotic medicines kill or keep many bacteria …

Feb 4, 2026 · Care guide for C. Diff (Clostridioides Difficile) Infection. Includes: possible causes, signs and symptoms, standard treatment options and means of care and support.

Dec 16, 2025 · Staph infection symptoms vary depending on where the infection is in the body and how serious it is. Staph skin infections On the skin, a staph infection might be more common in areas …

C. difficile infection that is severe and sudden can cause the colon to become inflamed and get larger, called toxic megacolon. And it can cause a condition called sepsis where the body's response to an …

Mar 5, 2024 · Understanding infection versus disease There's a difference between infection and disease. Infection, often the first step in getting a disease, occurs when bacteria, viruses or other …

Jun 10, 2023 · Treatment To treat bacterial vaginosis, your doctor may prescribe one of the following medicines: Metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrogel-Vaginal, others). This medicine comes as a pill or topical …

Feb 4, 2026 · An infection can also happen if the bacteria that normally live in your intestines move to another part of your body. Examples are a urinary tract infection (UTI), bloodstream infection, …

May 16, 2025 · Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a spreading skin infection, most commonly of the lower leg. It's caused by bacteria entering through a break in the skin. The affected skin is swollen, painful and …

Dec 6, 2025 · Antibiotics are specific for the type of bacteria being treated and, in general, cannot be interchanged from one infection to another. When antibiotics are used correctly, they are usually safe …