Question 1

so i accidentally nicked my scrotum while shaving can i get an bacterial infection this way?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, somewhat typical for a superficial infection. In order to avoid it regular hygiene, avoiding tight pants and friction among others may help in allowing time for the wound to heal.

Question 2

how do i cure chronic bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

What type?: There is very little information here. What types of infections? Other medical issues? You could either re-ask & clarify or discuss with your physician. Take care.

Question 3

can i catch bacterial infection from my pet?

Accepted Answer

Yes, pets have germs: Bacterial infections that a person can get from his pet include campylobacter and salmonella (both bacteria cause fever and diarrhea), cat scratch disease, etc... A variety of viral diseases, and parasites, can also be passed from pets to humans.

Question 4

i'm wondering why won't my bacterial infection go away?

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Don't know where on: Your body the infection is. However if you have an infection that is not improving or is getting worse - seek medical help.

Question 5

can i get a the same bacterial infection more than once?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Some bacterial infections don't create a strong memory or immunity in our bodies. Strep throat infection is such an example. School children sometimes catch strep throat from classmates every one or two years for several years. Gonorrhea, an std, is another example. A person can catch gonorrhea, get antibiotic treatment to clear it, and then catch it again a short while later.

Question 6

what types of bacterial infections can i get from a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Tick bites can carry diseases like rocky mountain spotted fever, lyme disease, & ehrlichiosis. Mosquito bites in many areas of the world can carry malaria, yellow fever, & a host of other diseases. Any insect bite can become secondarily infected with strep, staph, mrsa. If the bite area is swelling, getting redder, draining pus, hurting more, see a doc as soon as possible for evaluation & tx.

Question 7

i'm curious. what symptoms go along with bacterial infections?

Accepted Answer

It depends on which.: Symptoms depend not only on which bacterial infection it is, but also on where it is and on the age and immune function of the patient.

Question 8

i have a bacterial infection. could i pass it onto my boyfriend?

Accepted Answer

Some, yes: Bv. Or bacterial vaginosis can be passed back and forth.  Some doctors routinely treat both partners, especially if recurrent.

Question 9

how can i reduce the chance of my child getting a bacterial infection?

Accepted Answer

Avoid sick people: Keeping clean, cooking food thoroughly, and staying away from sick people are reliable ways to reduce bacterial infections. A bath or shower washes away bacteria than cause impetigo. Washing hands after using the bathroom (and washing hands before eating) helps prevent infections like typhoid and cholera. Not getting cough or sneezed on helps prevent illnesses like strep throat and whooping cough.

Question 10

i seem to always get bacterial infections after my monthly why is that?

Accepted Answer

Hormone changes: Bacterial vaginitis is a condition caused by a change in the number and types of bacteria in the vagina. Just after menstruation, there are hormone changes occurring that may be triggering these infections.  When this infection follows a pattern like this, there may  ways of preventing these infections. See your doctor to see what may be appropriate for you.

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So i accidentally nicked my scrotum while shaving can i get an bacterial infection this way?

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Can i get a the same bacterial infection more than once?

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What types of bacterial infections can i get from a bug bite?

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I'm curious. what symptoms go along with bacterial infections?

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I have a bacterial infection. could i pass it onto my boyfriend?

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I seem to always get bacterial infections after my monthly why is that?

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