HARMFUL BACTERIA

1. WHAT ARE BACTERIA?

Bacteria, also called germs, are microscopic
organisms not visible to the naked eye. Bacteria are
everywhere, both inside and outside of your body.
Bacteria can live in a variety of environments, from
hot water to ice. Some bacteria are good for you,
while others can make you sick. It is called harmful
bacteria.
2. HOW ARE BACTERIA HARMFUL?
Though there are many more good bacteria than bad,
some bacteria are harmful. If you consume or come
in contact with harmful bacteria, they may reproduce
in your body and release toxins that can damage
your body’s tissues and make you feel ill. Harmful
bacteria are called pathogenic bacteria because they
cause diseases and illnesses like strep throat, staph
infections, cholera, tuberculosis, and food poisoning.
3. WHERE ARE HARMFUL BACTERIA
FOUND?
Some pathogens invade only the surface
epithelium, skin, or mucous membrane, but many
travel more deeply, spreading through the tissues
and disseminating by the lymphatic and
bloodstreams.
4. WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF HARMFUL
BACTERIA?
Harmful bacteria also called pathogenic bacteria can
cause infections in your body.  Bacterial infection
occurs when bacteria enter the body, increase in
number, and cause a reaction in the body. Bacteria
can enter the body through an opening in your skin,
such as a cut or a surgical wound, or your airway
and cause infections like
bacterial pneumonia. Bacterial infections can affect
the throat, lungs, skin, bowel, and many other parts
of the body.  In some cases, bacterial infections may
be treated with antibiotics.
5. SOME EXAMPLES OF BACTERIAL
INFECTIONS.

Here are some examples of bacterial infections:

  strep throat
 urinary tract infection (UTI)
 bacterial gastroenteritis, such as salmonella food
poisoning or E.coli infection
 bacterial meningitis
 Lyme disease
 tuberculosis
 gonorrhea
 cellulitis
6. HOW CAN WE PROTECT THE BODY
AGAINST HARMFUL BACTERIA?
 Wash your hands often.
 Get vaccinated and ensure vaccinations are up to
date.
 Prepare, cook, and store meat and other foods
properly.
 Stay home when you’re sick, especially if you
have a fever , diarrhea, or vomiting.
 Don’t share personal items, such as razors or
toothbrushes.
 Don’t share drinking glasses or utensils.
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