Bacterial and Fungal Infections: Signs, Symptoms and Cures

Symptoms of bacterial and fungal infections can range from throat pain to fungal growth on the heels. Using home remedies to draw out infection and recognizing signs in open wounds or scrapes helps ensure fast healing.

Four Conditions for Bacterial Growth

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Noelle Thompson

Bacteria grow in very diverse conditions, which explains why they are found nearly everywhere on Earth. Although bacteria are good at adapting to their environments, certain conditions promote bacterial growth more than others. These conditions include temperature, moisture, pH and environmental oxygen.

Noelle Thompson has extensive experience with health and scientific research, including in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a B.S. in cell and developmental biology. Thompson then went on to earn a Ph.D. in biological chemistry, with an emphasis on stem cell biology, from the University of California, Irvine.