- 21. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- Trachoma (truh-KO-muh) is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. The bacterium that causes trachoma spreads through direct contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected ...
- 22. Toxic shock syndrome
- (Toxic shock syndrome)
- Toxic shock syndrome is a rare, life-threatening complication of bacterial infection. It has been historically associated with the use of superabsorbent tampons and occasionally with the use of contraceptive ...
- 23. Cavities/tooth decay
- (Cavities/tooth decay)
- ... biting or other symptoms. Your body also may respond to these bacterial invaders by sending white blood cells to fight the infection. This may result in a tooth abscess. Cavities are one of our ...
- 24. Tooth abscess
- (Tooth abscess )
- A tooth abscess is a collection of pus that's caused by a bacterial infection in the inner part of your tooth. A tooth abscess usually occurs as a result of an untreated dental cavity, or a crack ...
- 25. Tonsillitis
- (Tonsillitis)
- ... difficulty swallowing and tender lymph nodes on the sides of the neck. Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by infection with a common virus, but bacterial infections also may cause tonsillitis. Because ...
- 26. Grand mal seizure
- (Grand mal seizure)
- ... an inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal that's similar to bacterial meningitis. Pregnancy and seizures Women who've had previous seizures usually are able to have ...
- 27. Folliculitis
- (Folliculitis)
- ... and help the area drain, if needed. Try an oatmeal lotion or an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to help soothe itchy skin. Gently wash the infected skin twice a day with antibacterial ...
- 28. Thrombocytopenia
- (Thrombocytopenia)
- ... thrombocytopenia. Examples include lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Bacteria in the blood. Severe bacterial infections involving the blood (bacteremia) may lead to destruction of platelets. Thrombotic ...
- 29. Tetralogy of Fallot
- (Tetralogy of Fallot)
- ... inner lining of the heart caused by a bacterial infection. Untreated cases of tetralogy of Fallot usually develop severe complications over time, which may result in death or disability by early adulthood. ...
- 30. Tetanus
- (Tetanus)
- Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that affects your nervous system, leading to painful muscle contractions, particularly of your jaw and neck muscles. Tetanus can interfere with your ability to ...
- 31. Tuberculosis
- (Tuberculosis)
- ... cornerstone of tuberculosis treatment. But treating TB takes much longer than treating other types of bacterial infections. With tuberculosis, you must take antibiotics for at least six to nine months. ...
- 32. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... Cystic masses or lumps Allergic reactions to the larvae Bacterial infections Neurological symptoms, including seizures When to see a doctor If you experience any of the signs or symptoms ...
- 33. Ruptured eardrum
- (Ruptured eardrum)
- ... cause of the rupture or degree of damage. These tests include: Laboratory tests. If there's discharge from your ear, your doctor may order a laboratory test to detect a bacterial or viral infection ...
- 34. Rocky Mountain spotted fever
- (Rocky Mountain spotted fever)
- Rocky Mountain spotted fever is a tick-borne bacterial disease that affects the cells in the lining of your blood vessels, making the vessels leak. This can eventually cause serious damage to internal ...
- 35. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) to reduce fever. He or she may also prescribe an antibiotic if there's a bacterial complication, such as bacterial pneumonia. Otherwise, ...
- 36. Proctitis
- (Proctitis)
- ... loss or infections. Stool test. You may be asked to collect a stool sample for testing. A stool test may help determine if your proctitis is caused by a bacterial infection. Scope exam of the ...
- 37. Tularemia
- (Tularemia)
- ... the brain and spinal cord. Signs and symptoms of bacterial meningitis include high fever, severe headache, stiff neck and sensitivity to light. If not treated promptly, bacterial meningitis can cause brain ...
- 38. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... among lesbians and bisexual women and may be passed easily from woman to woman (such as bacterial vaginosis). Other STIs are much less likely to be passed from woman to woman through sex (such ...
- 39. Vulvodynia
- (Vulvodynia)
- ... such as yeast or bacterial infections, skin conditions and medical problems such as diabetes. Once your doctor has evaluated your particular symptoms, he or she can recommend treatments or ways to help ...
- 40. Viral gastroenteritis
- (Viral gastroenteritis)
- ... that cause gastroenteritis. In some cases, your doctor may have you submit a stool sample to rule out a possible bacterial or parasitic infection. There's often no specific medical treatment for viral ...
