Articles of category "Anaerobic infections"

Anaerobic infections description says that the infections are rather common; they may be rather dangerous and even cause death. The scope of anaerobic bacteria diseases include such diseases as abscess formation and necrotic gangrenous tissue, black discoloration of exudates that is usually caused by Bacteroides melanimogenicus, endocarditis or bacteraemia, foul smelling discharge, pneumonia and peritonitis, free gas contained in the tissue and "sulphur granules" caused by Actinomyces spp.

Anaerobic infections definition tells that anaerobic infection is an infection that is caused by the bacteria called anaerobes that lead a life without air. Anaerobic infections can be found in any part of the body. The main condition of their appearance is the absence of oxygen. The immune system is presupposed to fight various bacteria. Nevertheless, sometimes the bacteria manage to survive and to damage the organism.