Health Dictionary
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Bacterial disease
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A bacterial disease is an abnormal condition of an organism (disease) caused by bacteria, a type of unicellular microorganisms. Not all bacteria cause disease, and not all diseases are caused by bacteria, or even microorganisms.
Examples of bacterial diseases
Examples of bacterial diseases
- Tuberculosis
- Some forms of meningitis
- Syphilis