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Antibiotics are derived naturally from molds and bacteria or are synthesized in a laboratory and are used to treat bacterial infections. As with other drugs taken during pregnancy, antibiotics may reach the fetus by crossing the placenta and can affect the fetus in several ways.
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Ulcers are crater-like lesions on the skin or the mucous membrane that may affect any part of the body including mouth, stomach, skin and intestinal tract. Along with a burning pain, ulcers can also lead to nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and blood in vomit of stool.
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Enterobacter cloacae is the most common Enterobacter species that can cause diseases in humans. This bacteria is widely distributed in water, sewage and soil, and in the feces of healthy persons. They are opportunistic pathogens and cause infections of wounds, the urinary tract and the respiratory tract.
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Inner ear and brain are the main components of the vestibular system. However, disease or damage to these organs can occur due to genetic or environmental factors and can lead to vestibular disorders such as benign paraoxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), labyrinthitis, and secondary endolymphatic hydrops.
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Discover the common treatments for Mycoplasma infections, including antibiotics and home care. Learn how to prevent and manage symptoms of Mycoplasma pneumonia, a bacterial infection that affects the respiratory system and genital tract.
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Bronchitis is the swelling of the tubes leading to lungs and pneumonia is severe infection of lungs. Both bronchitis and pneumonia are commonly caused by bacteria or viruses and are characterized by a fever, headaches, a cough with thick mucus, difficulty in breathing and pain in the chest.
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Lactobacillus is a rod-shaped bacterium that is the part of the normal flora of the human genitourinary and digestive tracts but may cause urinary tract infections, UTI, in individuals with reduced immunity.
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Proteus species like Proteus mirabillis, Proteus vulgaris and Proteus penneri are one of the most common causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially in patients with a catheter or an abnormal urinary tract. In fact, Proteus sp.
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Tendinitis is the inflammation and swelling of the joints between two muscles known as tendons. Tendinosis or degeneration of the tendons may accompany tendinitis, which is characterized by severe pain at night or during an activity, especially near the joints.
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The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology states that approximately 10 percent of people report having a penicillin allergy -- but greater than 90 percent might not be truly allergic. A true penicillin allergy is caused by antibodies that the immune system has formed against the antibiotic.
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Fatty liver disease occurs when excessive fat builds up in the cells of the liver and makes up 5 to 10 percent of the total weight of the organ. Conditions such as alcohol abuse, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels and obesity increase the risk of fatty liver disease.
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Liver is essential for fat digestion and detoxification. However, when excessive amounts of fat get deposited in the liver and make up 5 to 10 percent of the weight of the organ, the condition is known as fatty liver disease.
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Yeast, or Candida, is part of your normal internal flora. However, it can also cause opportunistic infections in individuals with reduced immunity.
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Diabetes is a chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugars in the blood. It affects 28.5 million people, or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population, according to the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse.
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Candida parapsilosis is an yeast that belongs to the Candida family. It is commonly associated with blood, wound and tissue infections in individuals with reduced immunity, such as hospitalized patients and premature infants. In fact, according to a March 2002 study published in "Diagnostic Microbiology and Disease,"
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Antibiotics are chemicals that have the ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, especially bacteria, and are either produced naturally by other microorganisms or synthetically in a laboratory.
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Located in the upper right section of the abdomen, the liver is the largest organ in the body. It plays important roles in detoxification of blood, protein synthesis, metabolism of fats and production of bile.
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Staphylococcus and streptococcus are spherical bacteria that can cause mild to severe infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals. While staph skin infections are common, this bacterium can also invade the bloodstream, urinary tract, lungs and heart.
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The liver is the largest organ in the body. It plays a vital role in the digestion of food and removal of toxins, poisons and other harmful substances from the body. Liver diseases include a wide range of problems, such as cirrhosis, hepatitis and jaundice, that affect the proper functioning of the organ.
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Your digestive system is made up of a series of hollow organs and twisted tubes that run from your mouth to your anus. The digestive system produces juices and enzymes that can digest almost any type of food.
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