Bacterial Infection

A bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria invade the body, multiply, and cause illness, leading to symptoms such as fever, inflammation, pain, and pus formation, often requiring antibiotic treatment.

Strep A Sore Throat

Strep A throat infection is caused by Group A Streptococcus (GAS) bacteria, leading to a painful sore throat. It is highly contagious and typically requires antibiotic treatment if severe.

Symptoms:

Sudden, severe sore throat

Difficulty swallowing

Fever

Swollen tonsils with white patches

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Symptoms of Pharyngitis / Tonsillitis

Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat, while tonsillitis affects the tonsils. It can be viral or bacterial (including Strep A).

Symptoms:

Sore throat

Painful swallowing

Red, swollen tonsils (sometimes with pus)

Fever

Hoarseness or loss of voice

Symptoms of Otitis Media / Otitis Externa

Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)

A bacterial or viral infection of the middle ear, common in children.

Symptoms:

Ear pain

Hearing loss

Fever

Fluid drainage from the ear

Otitis Externa (Swimmer’s Ear)

Infection or inflammation of the outer ear canal, often from water exposure.

Symptoms:

Ear pain (worsens with touch)

Itchy ear

Swollen ear canal

Discharge from the ear

Acute Sinusitis

A bacterial or viral infection of the sinuses, often following a cold.

Symptoms:

Facial pain or pressure (especially around the nose, eyes, or forehead)

Blocked or runny nose

Thick yellow or green nasal discharge

Headache

Fever (in some cases)

Acute Exacerbations of COPD

A worsening of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) symptoms due to infection or environmental triggers.

Symptoms:

Increased breathlessness

More frequent coughing with mucus production

Wheezing

Chest tightness

Fatigue

UTI in Women (Urinary Tract Infection)

A bacterial infection of the bladder (cystitis) or urinary tract, more common in women.

Symptoms:

Burning or pain during urination

Frequent urge to urinate

Cloudy or foul-smelling urine

Lower abdominal discomfort

Fever (if infection spreads to kidneys)

Impetigo

A highly contagious bacterial skin infection, often caused by Staphylococcus or Streptococcus.

Symptoms:

Red sores or blisters that burst and form golden-yellow crusts

Itchy or painful lesions

Common around the mouth, nose, or hands

Infected Skin Lesions

A wound, cut, or ulcer that has become infected with bacteria.

Symptoms:

Redness, swelling, and warmth around the lesion

Pus or fluid drainage

Pain or tenderness

Fever (in severe cases)

Severe Infective Conjunctivitis

A bacterial or viral infection of the eye’s conjunctiva, causing significant inflammation.

Symptoms:

Red, swollen eyes

Thick yellow or green discharge (bacterial)

Watery discharge (viral)

Crusting around the eyes, especially in the morning

Blurred vision or sensitivity to light

Herpes Zoster (Shingles) Infections

A viral infection caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox), leading to a painful rash.

Symptoms:

Painful, blistering rash in a band-like pattern on one side of the body

Burning, tingling, or itching before the rash appears

Fever and fatigue

Skin sensitivity in affected areas