What Bacteria Causes This?
Bacteria can be tiny single-celled organisms which cause all manner of illness, including life-threatening ones. It is important to know which bacteria causes what in order for you to diagnose and treat the infection. Streptococcus pneumoniaes can lead to strep, and Staphylococcus aureus can cause skin conditions such as cellulitis, impetigo and boils (Chiarello, et al. 2020). Clostridium difficile, a bacteria that causes diarrhea and colitis, is another known cause. Escherichiacoli can also cause infection (Berkow 2016,). Meningitis can be caused by meningococcal bacteria. This is potentially life-threatening and serious infection of the brain or spinal cord. Important to remember that bacteria can also cause other illnesses such as Pseudomonas Aeruginosa, which can lead to pneumonia and urinary tract infections. Cont…