More than half of the known human diseases are caused by bacteria. Tuberculosis , whooping cough and meningitis are some of them, which can be avoided with preventive measures.
Most diseases caused by bacteria are transmitted through the air or when the individual eats some food that contains the bacteria. The reactions and manifestations of the problem can happen in the most varied ways.
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Main bacterial diseases
The main diseases caused by bacteria are well known. Tuberculosis, tetanus, meningitis, whooping cough, leprosy and cholera . Some of the main STDs are also caused by bacteria, such as chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea .
Treatment and prevention
The antibiotics are the most widely used drugs for treating this kind of disease, however, they should only be used when they are prescribed by the doctor.
Prevention
Different types of vaccination are available as a preventive method. There are also other forms of prevention, such as: keeping your hands always clean and food too, especially fruits and salads.
