Question 1

what are common other things, besides bacteria and viruses, that cause disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes, lots: Not to make you paranoid, but there are countless things that cause disease. Many factors interact with our bodies in a way that can lead to disease. For example, a high salt diet can lead to high blood pressure, which can lead to kidney and heart damage, and damage to other arteries (like stroke). Type 2 diabetes is another complicated disease that can have to do with weight gain.

Question 2

what is the most common infectious disease (viral, bacterial) in the usa? my friends says it's aids idk?

Accepted Answer

Common cold: The common cold is a virus which is transmitted by small particles from coughing or sneezing.

Question 3

do all bacteria cause disease in humans?

Accepted Answer

No:  There are healthy bacteria that live in our guts.

Question 4

could you tell me what are some common diseases in humans cause by bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Many diseases: Many different bacteria can cause "common" diseases in humans.
Infections of skin and soft tissue are commonly caused by staph bacteria and other types of bacteria.
While not as common in U.S., tuberculosis is a common infection in the world and is caused by bacteria.
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that is caused by bacteria.
There are many other diseases caused by bacteria.

Question 5

what are the common routes of infection for bacteria?

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Lungs, skin breaks: Breathing in droplets containing them can lead to infection of the lungs (pneumonia).  They can enter through breaks in the skin.  Through the urinary tract (bladder infection).

Question 6

what kills common mouth bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Mouth Bacteria: What are you trying to accomplish? Discuss your concerns with your own dentist who can examine you and help advise you. We can control bacteria in our mouths but not totally destroy them without damage to the soft tissues inside our mouths. Besides, killing all bacteria and changing nature's balance of microorganisms causes other problems.

Question 7

what are the common gram-positive bacteria?

Accepted Answer

Staph and strep: Staphylococcus species such as staphylococcus aureus and streptococcal species such as streptococcus pyogenes are among the more common gram positive bacteria but there are many different kinds of gram positive bacteria in addition to those.

Question 8

what isn mono, what disease/bacteria those it bring ?

Accepted Answer

Viral infection: Caused by epstein barr virus. Symptoms include fever, throat pain, tonsil swelling, gland swelling. If you think you have it, see a doctor.

Question 9

how could i explain mono . in detail . what disease/bacteria those it bring ?

Accepted Answer

Mononucleosis links: EBV is one of the most common human viral infections, and up to 90% of adults are seropositive for antibodies (many infections produce no symptoms).  Up to 50% of children are positive by the age of 5.  There is a statistical link between EBV and lymphomas, and the virus has been implicated in triggering autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus.

Question 10

is non bacteria chronic prostatitits is recoverable or it is life time disease ?
thank you

Accepted Answer

Chronic prostatitis: The long term course has not been well studied. Probably most cases clear up with time. Also, many cases probably do not actually involve the prostate gland at all. Google "chronic pelvic pain syndrome" and read the very good wikipedia article and information from the Stanford Univ. School of Medicine. Whether CPPS or true prostatitis, it's generally harmless. Probably you can live with it.

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