Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why do some bacteria make us ill while others help us stay healthy?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Bacteria.: Opportunistic infections occur when pathogens that usually don't make us sick - do so because our immune system is not working well. Some bacteria are essential to good health such as many gut bacterial. On the other hand - there are some bacteria that our bodies are not equipped to deal with.
Answered 1/3/2016
2.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Some doctors say that onion n garlic good for health, whereas one report suggested that garlic destroy's body cells and onion attract bacteria,calrif?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
A piece of wet clothing fell on the floor, and I quickly picked it up and hung it up with my other clothes. Will bacteria get onto it? A health hazard?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does oil of oregano destroy healthy bacteria probiotics?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Does brushing our teeth also lower the number of 'healthy' bacteria in our mouths?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Is there any research on which bacteria(s) in probiotics is (are) most beneficial for gut health?
How can bacteria be both good and bad for our health?
I got diarea after 2 month of consumption 100 billion inner health good bacteria.Why it happened? And what to do now? Thank you
What is in Pro-Health toothpaste that makes it kill bacteria in the mouth?
Can anaerobic bacteria in your water cause health problems? If so what?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
