Septicaemia - Better Health Channel.
Septicaemia is caused when certain bacteria get into the bloodstream. Without prompt medical treatment, septicaemia can be fatal. Treatment options include antibiotics to kill the infection. Septicaemia is the presence of disease-causing bacteria ... [... more]
Better Health |
Antibiotic resistant bacteria
Antibiotic resistant bacteria cannot be controlled or killed by antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or golden staph), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) ... [... more]
Better Health |
Growing Vegies
In our segment Don talked about the value of animal manure in the garden. Manure conditions soils of all types, it provides nutrients, it is already more or less decomposed and it is teeming with bacteria and other beneficial organisms. Animal ... [... more]
Burke's Backyard |
Tuberculosis treatment
Treatment of tuberculosis (TB) takes six to nine months and sometimes longer. The tablets you take may cause some side effects such as itchiness or an upset stomach. The bacteria that cause tuberculosis could become resistant to treatment if you ... [... more]
Better Health |
Swimming pools - water quality
If not properly maintained, the water in your domestic swimming pool can harbour a range of microbes, including bacteria and algae, that can cause health problems such as ear, nose and throat infections. If not properly maintained, the water in ... [... more]
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Food safety - eggs
Eggs are nutritious and convenient. Food safety is important with eggs. Some eggs may be contaminated with bacteria which can cause food poisoning. Avoid or be careful with raw eggs and food containing raw eggs, including some mayonnaise, ... [... more]
Better Health |
Antibacterial cleaning products
The overuse of antibacterial products may be producing strains of multi-antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibacterial cleaning products are no more effective at preventing infection than good personal and household hygiene using ordinary soap, ... [... more]
Better Health |
Kissing and your health
Kissing offers many health benefits but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing agents such as bacteria and viruses. Colds, glandular fever (kissing disease), herpes infection, warts, hepatitis B and meningococcal disease may all be ... [... more]
Better Health |
What is tetanus?
Tetanus is a serious illness, which can be fatal. It is caused by the tetanus bacteria (germs) getting into a wound or cut and producing a toxin (poison) which affects the nervous system. Spores of these bacteria are in the soil world wide. Few ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
Acne action: three drug-free alternatives
Skin follicles clogged by excessive sebum or dead cells become the perfect breeding ground for a bacteria called Propionibacterium acnes. The immune system rushes to the rescue, and lesions or pustules are formed. There are several reasons for ... [... more]
NineMSN Health |
Soil biology basics
Soil biology basics is an information series describing basic concepts in soil biology. How to encorage soil organisms Soil organisms range from bacteria to giant tunnelling earthworms. They all play an essential role in decomposing organic ... [... more]
NSW Dept Primary Industries |
Chlamydia in men
Chlamydia is a very common sexually transmitted infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It often occurs in young adults, and affects both women and men. It is being found more and more commonly each year. Many people who have ... [... more]
Child & Youth Health |
