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Health Topics/Infectious Disease/Bacterial Infections

What are bacterial infections?

Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD
Dr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD on behalf of Sigma Nursing
Family Practitioner

Bacterial infections are caused by microscopic single-celled organisms, which invade the body. An infection occurs when bacteria multiply in a particular area and cause inflammation. Examples of infections caused by bacteria are strep throat, urinary tract infections, and diphtheria.

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