How Do Bacterial Infections Occur?

Bacteria can enter your body through:

• Inhalation: Breathing in airborne bacteria, like in tuberculosis.
• Contaminated food or water: Consuming food or drinks with harmful bacteria, such as in food poisoning.
• Open wounds: Cuts or injuries that let bacteria into the body.
• Close contact: Touching an infected person or object, like in staph infections.

Examples of Bacterial Infections

1. Strep Throat: Caused by Streptococcus bacteria, leading to a sore throat and fever.
2. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Often caused by E. coli bacteria, resulting in painful urination and frequent urges to urinate.
3. Food Poisoning: Caused by bacteria like Salmonella or Listeria, leading to stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
4. Pneumonia: A lung infection often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
5. Skin Infections: Such as boils or cellulitis, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

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