Other Bacterial Infections
Harmful bacteria can affect almost any area of the body. Other types of bacterial infections include:
- Bacterial meningitis is a severe infection of the meninges, the lining of the brain.
- Otitis media is the official name for an infection or inflammation of the middle ear. Both bacteria and viruses can cause ear infections, which commonly occur in babies and small children.
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the bladder, urethra, kidneys, or ureters.
- Respiratory tract infections include sore throat, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Bacteria or viruses may be responsible for respiratory tract infections. Tuberculosis is a type of bacterial lower respiratory tract infection.
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