What are the 10 bacterial diseases?

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What are the 10 bacterial diseases?

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answered Oct 2, 2024 by Ibeenlovingblind (4,740 points)
The 10 bacterial diseases are Salmonella, E. coli, Whooping cough, Strep Throat, Meningitis, Sepsis, Cholera, Pneumonia, Tetanus and Tuberculosis.

Salmonella is a bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses.

E. coli is a bacteria that can also cause a foodborne illness and can also be in contaminated water.

Whooping cough also known as pertussis is a bacterial infection.

Strep throat is a bacterial infection that causes throat pain and is similar to sore throat but more severe.

Meningitis is a bacterial infection which can be fatal within hours if not treated promptly.

Sepsis is a bacterial infection that occurs when bacteria enters your blood and rapidly grows.

Cholera is a disease that is caused by contaminated water and food and causes diarrhea, cramps and vomiting.

Pneumonia is a bacterial infection of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe and causes fever, night chills, cough with phlegm and chest pain.

Tetanus is a life threatening disease that paralyzes your nervous system and muscles and gets into the body through a cut or such as stepping on a rusty nail or nail.

Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that is airborne and affects the lungs and causes weight loss in some cases, night sweats and fever.

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