Helicobacter pylori or H. pylori is a type of bacterium that causes infection of the stomach, generally during childhood. Helicobacter pylori infection is often the cause of peptic ulcers. The bacteria affects almost half the global population. Most patients do not elicit any adverse effects of the bacterial infection, and hence are usually unaware about… Continue reading Helicobacter pylori – Test, Infection, Bacteria, Pictures
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Rotten teeth
Rotten teeth or teeth decay is a common ailment in present world. Diet including fast food, spices, chocolate etc. harms enamel of our teeth. Rotten teeth are a spot on ones persona and needs to be treated on time. We shall now discuss various factors which lead to rotten teeth, diagnosis and treatment procedures, its… Continue reading Rotten teeth
Erysipelas
What is Erysipelas ? It is a skin disease which features acute bacterial infection of the shallow lymphatic tissues and the outer dermis.It means that the upper or superficial layers of the skin get infected by bacteria. The most common pathogen is group A streptococcal bacteria, particularly streptococcuspyogenes. Erysipelas leads to formation of a striking… Continue reading Erysipelas