Month: May 2010

  • Bacterial sinusitis contagious

    Bacterial sinusitis is not contagious. Sinus infection occurs when inflamed sinuses do not heal quickly. Alternatively, uncontrollable bacterial multiplication is the cause of bacterial sinus infection. Hence, this disease does not spread from one person to the other.

  • Bacterial sinusitis children

    When the nasal congestion related to the common cold and allergies doesn’t allow the sinuses to drain properly, bacteria gets trapped inside the sinuses. This results in bacterial sinusitis. The person suffering with bacterial sinusitis may have facial pain and swelling and also feel sicker. Fever may also be there.

  • Bacterial pneumonia contagious

    Yes, bacterial pneumonia is contagious. Bacterial pneumonia is caused by bacterial infection in the lungs. Fungus, viral agents and other organisms are some of the other causes of bacterial pneumonia.

  • Bacterial phenomia contagious

    Sure, bacterial pneumonia is contagious. Bacterial pneumonia is a result of bacterial infection in the lungs. Also some causes of pneumonia are other organisms, viral agents and fungus.

  • Bacterial peritonitis contagious

    Bacterial peritonitis is not contagious although it is often caused by bacteria, as its name suggests. ‘Primary’ bacterial peritonitis is not induced by another medical condition, but occurs spontaneously, but when caused by another medical condition, it is considered ‘secondary’ in nature. However, excess bile and acid secretion levels in the bladder, biliary tract and…

  • Bacterial otitis media a vaccine preventable disease

    A most common vaccine preventable, childhood disease is Bacterial Otitis Media (OM). Multi-factorial, bacterial and viral infections are the significant causes of OM. Development of a potent vaccine combat OM is now imperative, given the increasing global incidence of the disease. The best alternative to reduce the incidence of the disease is believed to be…

  • Bacterial keratitis contagious

    Inflammation of the eye’s cornea which causes blurred vision and pain is known as keratitis. Wearing contact lenses or an injury can cause bacterial infection of the cornea. At times, conjunctivitis is mistaken as keratitis. There’s no evidence to prove that bacterial keratitis is contagious even though conjunctivitis is.

  • Bacterial infection sinusitis

    Viral and bacterial sinusitis infections are alike. However, generally, bacterial infection symptoms are more severe and last longer. If the symptoms of bacterial sinus infection become chronic, it can last for 3 months. This is when you should consult a doctor. Other symptoms that may occur are blurred or double vision and temporary blindness.

  • Bacterial folliculitis contagious

    An infection of the hair follicles or the pockets from which the hair grows is called folliculitis. An infection occurs when fungi or bacteria enter the skin through the hair follicle and causes an irritation. This bacterial which causes folliculitis is contagious and can be transmitted from person to person. Do not use razors, towels…

  • Bacterial diarrhea contagious

    A condition that causes bowel disorders is diarrhea. There are a number of diseases that cause this disorder. Bacterial diarrhea is indeed contagious. Other types of diarrhea caused due to bacterial or virus are also contagious. After using the bathroom, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly.