Prostatitis : Causes
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Causes could include:
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Corynebacterium urealyticum
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E. coli
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Klebsiella pneumonia bacterium
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Proteus mirabilis
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Staphylococcus aureus
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Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, a common condition in adult males. Often caused by infection, prostatitis may develop rapidly ( acute ) or slowly ( chronic ).
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Chlamydia infection is a very common STD. Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STD can cause women and men to become sterile.
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Detailed information on E. coli, including symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and prevention
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Detailed information on Escherichia coli O157:H7, also called e. coli, including symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and prevention
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E. coli (Escherichia coli) is one of several types of bacteria that normally inhabit the intestine of humans and animals (commensal organism).
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The primary bacterial indicator used for assessment of microbial contamination of water consists of the coliform group. Coliform bacteria are universally present in high numbers in the feces of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and can be detected even after considerable dilution.
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An explanation and discussion of the possible health benefits of probiotic therapy, in which bacterial microorganisms are taken to ward off illnesses.
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (commonly known as "the clap) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. See also: Disseminated gonococcemia
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Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted sexually. Many women and some men who have gonorrhea do not have any signs or symptoms. If not treated, gonorrhea can cause swollen and painful joints and permanent damage to your reproductive organs.
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Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae . The mucous membranes of the genital region may become inflamed without the development of any other symptoms.
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Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The genitourinary tract is the main system that is usually affected, but gonorrhea can also spread to the rectum, the throat, and the eyes.
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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.
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Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease, affecting about 120 million women worldwide each year.
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Trichomoniasis refers to an infection of the genital and urinary tract. Trichomoniasis is caused by a protozoan (the smallest, single-celled members of the animal kingdom).
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