Bright Hub

Bacterial Infections Guide: Recent & Most Popular Articles

Quickly locate the most recent and most popular articles on Bacterial Infections with this reference guide to community contributions throughout the Bright Hub website.

Combating the Rise of Antibiotic Resistance In many parts of the world antibiotic resistance has reached unprecedented levels as bacterial infections are able to outwit the drugs we throw at them, even some of the latest ones...	Barth Syndrome Guide Learn about the causes, signs and symptoms of Barth Syndrome, a genetic disorder. Investigate treatment options, and possible preventatives....
A Guide to Viruses vs Bacteria There are several differences between viruses and bacteria. Viruses are much smaller than bacteria. Viral infections are systemic, while bacterial infections are localized. A virus...	How to Defeat a Virus - Study Bacteriophage Parts and Function Viruses are a plague on humankind; bacteria also find them pretty annoying. Studying how these viruses attack bacteria can help scientists to develop new kinds of treatments for...

Side Effects of Mixing Bactrim With Alcohol

Bactrim, a common drug used to treat bacterial infections, has several side effects. Mixing Bactrim and alcohol can worsen these side effects, so learn why you should avoid this dangerous combination....

Names of Bad Bacteria That Cause Human Illnesses

Gain knowledge of common human diseases and the germs that cause them. Discover ways you can avoid some of these diseases and learn to recognize bad bacteria names of germs that cause human illnesses....

The Presence of Bacteria in a Urinalysis Sample

Pain, pressure and frequency of urination can indicate an infection. Diagnosis of the presence of bacteria in urinalysis requires examination of a urine specimen as well as a culture and sensitivity for...

Fleming, Florey, & Chain: The Discovery and Development of Penicillin

Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming, but it wasn’t until Howard Florey and Ernst Chain came across Fleming’s research that the first antibiotic was mass-produced for human use....

Kartagener’s Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Disorder

Kartagener’s syndrome is a rare genetic disorder also known as PCD. What causes it? What are the symptoms? How is PCD treated? Find out below....

Side Effects of Mixing Bactrim With Alcohol

Bactrim, a common drug used to treat bacterial infections, has several side effects. Mixing Bactrim and alcohol can worsen these side effects, so learn why you should avoid this dangerous...

Names of Bad Bacteria That Cause Human Illnesses

Gain knowledge of common human diseases and the germs that cause them. Discover ways you can avoid some of these diseases and learn to recognize bad bacteria names of germs that cause...