Acne Causes
Hair Follicle Blockage The primary cause of acne is when the follicles become clogged or blocked. These blockages can occur when the body over-produces sebum, or natural oils. Bacteria buildup and...
View ArticleTetanus Causes
Bacteria The bacteria that cause tetanus, Clostridium tetani, are found in soil, dust and animal feces. When they enter a deep flesh wound, spores of the bacteria may produce a powerful toxin,...
View ArticleTonsillitis Causes
Viruses and Bacteria Viruses are the most common cause of tonsillitis. However, bacterial infection may also be a cause. One of the most common tonsillitis-causing bacteria strains is Streptococcus...
View ArticleVaginitis Causes
Yeast Infection Causes Yeast infections are caused by a change in the normal environment of the patient’s vagina. This change triggers the overgrowth of one of the fungal organisms that are naturally...
View ArticleLyme Disease Causes
Transmitted Bacterium Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi, a bacterium that is primarily carried via deer ticks. Deer ticks are brown in color. When they are young, deer ticks can be as...
View ArticleUrinary Tract Infection Causes
Bacteria in Urinary Tract Urinary tract infections are usually caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract and multiplying. The most common type of bacteria that causes urinary tract infections is E....
View ArticlePeptic Ulcer Causes
Changes in Stomach Chemistry Normally, the digestive tract is protected from corrosive stomach acid by a layer of mucous. It the amount of stomach acid is increased or the mucous is stripped away or...
View ArticleSore Throat Causes
Viruses Most sore throats are caused by viral infections. Influenza and the common cold are the most common causes, but mononucleosis, measles, chickenpox, and croup may also cause sore throats....
View ArticleSalmonella Infection Overview
What is Salmonella? Salmonella is a bacterium that lives in human and animal intestines. Salmonella infection is most commonly spread by ingesting contaminated food or water. Healthy patients that have...
View Article