Bacterial Infection

Bacterial infections are any illness or condition caused by the invasion and growth of harmful bacteria in our body, and further overcome of our immune system barrier.

How do bacteria enter our body?

• Airborne - breathing droplets

• Skin lesions

• Surgery and intubations

• Sex

• Insect bites

• Contaminated surfaces

Bacterial infection symptoms

Did you know?

Around 13,7 million infection-related deaths occur worldwide. From this total, 7,7 million were associated with 33 bacterial pathogens.

The five leading death pathogens are:

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References

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