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  2. Pathogenic bacteria - Wikipedia

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    Pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that can cause disease. [1] This article focuses on the bacteria that are pathogenic to humans. Most species of bacteria are harmless and many are beneficial but others can cause infectious diseases. The number of these pathogenic species in humans is estimated to be fewer than a hundred. [2]

  3. Staphylococcal infection - Wikipedia

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    Once inside the body, the bacteria may spread to a number of body systems and organs, including the heart, where the toxins produced by the bacteria may cause cardiac arrest. Once the bacterium has been identified as the cause of the illness, treatment is often in the form of antibiotics and, where possible, drainage of the infected area.

  4. Stress-related disorders - Wikipedia

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    Stress ulceration is a single or multiple fundic mucosal ulcers that causes upper gastrointestinal bleeding, and develops during the severe physiologic stress of serious illness. It can also cause mucosal erosions and superficial hemorrhages in patients who are critically ill, or in those who are under extreme physiologic stress, causing blood ...

  5. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth - Wikipedia

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    Bacterial overgrowth can cause a variety of symptoms, many of which are also found in other conditions, making the diagnosis challenging at times. [4] Many of the symptoms are due to malabsorption of nutrients due to the effects of bacteria which either metabolize nutrients or cause inflammation of the small bowel, impairing absorption.

  6. Helicobacter pylori - Wikipedia

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    Among some rod-like bacteria, he also found bacteria with a characteristic spiral shape, which he called Vibrio rugula. He was the first to suggest a possible role of this organism in the pathogenesis of gastric diseases. His work was included in the Handbook of Gastric Diseases, but it had little impact, as it was published only in Polish. [198]

  7. Classrooms Vacated After Florida Teacher Who Tested Positive ...

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    Katherine Pennington, 61, died on Nov. 24 after testing positive for legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, according to the Tampa Bay Times.

  8. 'Pendulum lifestyle' could be key to juggling daily challenges

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    For those who are feeling “stuck" or overwhelmed while striving for work-life balance, some experts recommend adopting a “pendulum lifestyle." Psychologists weigh in on the potential benefits.

  9. Human pathogen - Wikipedia

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    A human pathogen is a pathogen (microbe or microorganism such as a virus, bacterium, prion, or fungus) that causes disease in humans.. The human physiological defense against common pathogens (such as Pneumocystis) is mainly the responsibility of the immune system with help by some of the body's normal microbiota.