Botulism

Botulism is one of those diseases like plague—you’ve heard of it, you know it’s something terrible, you might even wish it on your worst enemy, but you’re not exactly sure what it is.
There are three kinds: classic botulism, infant botulism, and wound botulism. Classic botulism is the most common form and is a food-borne illness. Infant botulism is an uncommon illness that strikes babies- Wound botulism is rare and not Read the rest of this entry »

Urinary Tract Infection

Bladder infections are the most common bacterial infection in adult women and the most common medical problem of pregnancy. Fecal bacteria that enter the bladder cause at least 80 percent of bladder infections. Escherichia coli is the usual culprit. Gardnerella, which causes vaginitis in women, can also infect the urinary tract.

How Do You Get It?

The bacteria usually come from the vagina or rectum and travel up to the bladder. Sexual activity increases the likelihood of getting these infections. One study found that 75 percent of women with bladder infections reported sexual Read the rest of this entry »