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Bacterial Infections Treatment

Bacterial Infections Treatment Specialist Q&A

At New Era Wellness and Medical Weight Loss, we provide treatment for bacterial infections of the skin as well as respiratory infections, sinus infections, bladder infections, and sexually transmitted infections. For more information, contact us today at New Era Wellness and Medical Weight Loss or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 1420 Celebration Blvd. Suite A 200, Celebration, FL 34747.

Bacterial Infections Treatment Specialist Near Me in Celebration, FL
Bacterial Infections Treatment Specialist Near Me in Celebration, FL

Table of Contents:

What are bacterial infections?
How do you get bacterial infections?
What happens if bacterial infections are left untreated?
Where do I get treatment for bacterial infections in Celebration, FL?

Bacteria are everywhere – both the good kind and the bad kind. Helpful bacteria assist in the digestion of food; provide the body with the vitamins it needs; and destroy cells that cause disease. They are also used in the production of healthy foods such as cheese and yogurt. Although harmful bacteria only account for a small percentage of all known bacteria, they are the ones that cause infection and disease, examples of which are streptococcus, staphylococcus and E. coli.

What are bacterial infections?


Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria coming into contact with the body and causing disease. They can be found in many different environments including water, soil and inside and outside our bodies. Infections caused by bacteria are generally easier to treat than those caused by viruses due to the number of antimicrobial products on the market. That being said, bacterial resistance to these agents is becoming more widespread and presents a significant threat to public health.

The severity of bacterial infections can vary greatly, from relatively minor illnesses such as strep throat and ear infections to potentially life-threatening conditions like bacterial meningitis and encephalitis.

Some other examples of bacterial infections are:

• Urinary tract infections, often caused by coliform bacteria
• Bacterial food poisoning, often caused by E. coli, Salmonella, or Shigella
• Gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis
• Clostridium difficile (C. diff)
• Tuberculosis
• Whooping cough
• Pneumococcal pneumonia
• Lyme disease
• Cholera
• Folliculitis 
• Impetigo 
• Boils 
• Botulism
• Tetanus
• Anthrax

How do you get bacterial infections?


Bacterial infections occur when harmful bacteria come into contact with the body from either the environment, or other people, or by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Once there the microbes multiply rapidly, causing sickness and disease. Bacterial infections can occur externally on the skin (for example cellulitis, impetigo, and boils), or internally such as food poisoning or tuberculosis. The bacteria need a way into, or onto, the body to cause an infection and is usually by way of an opening in the skin such as a bug bite, cut or surgical wound, or via the airway in the case of airborne pathogens.

What happens if bacterial infections are left untreated?


As with any medical condition, bacterial infections should be treated promptly to avoid potential complications, the most serious of which is sepsis, which can lead to severe sepsis and septic shock. These are emergency medical conditions and can be life-threatening. Sepsis is caused when the body’s immune system overacts to infection and, for reasons not understood, starts attacking the body instead of the invading bacteria. Sepsis can quickly progress to severe sepsis which in most cases will require treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU) due to the failure of one or more organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and/or brain. Septic shock is the third and most severe level of sepsis and occurs when blood pressure falls to dangerously low levels together with a rapid pulse, dizziness or light-headedness, low body temperature, or rapid breathing.

Where do I get treatment for bacterial infections in Celebration, FL?


At New Era Wellness and Medical Weight Loss, we provide treatment for bacterial infections of the skin as well as respiratory infections, sinus infections, bladder infections, and sexually transmitted infections. If you are experiencing symptoms that are affecting your daily life and negatively impacting your overall health and well-being, contact us today! Don’t suffer in silence – our caring and experienced team of professionals is here to help! We serve patients from Celebration FL, Campbell FL, Four Corners FL, Bay Lake FL, Williamsburg FL, Hunters Creek FL, and Loughman FL.