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| Disease / infection | Common bacterial cause(s) | Typical features | Usual treatment approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strep throat | Streptococcus pyogenes (group A strep) | Sore throat, fever, swollen tender neck glands, tonsil exudate, usually no cough | Test with rapid strep test or culture. If confirmed: penicillin or amoxicillin are usual first-line options. |
| Acute bacterial sinusitis | Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis | Facial pain/pressure, purulent nasal discharge, symptoms persisting over 10 days or worsening after initial improvement | Many cases need observation only. When bacterial infection is likely: amoxicillin-clavulanate is commonly first-line. |
| Community-acquired pneumonia | S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, atypical bacteria such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae | Fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain | Requires clinical assessment, often chest imaging. Antibiotic selection varies by illness severity and medical history. Outpatient options may include amoxicillin, doxycycline, or other clinician-selected therapy. |
| Acute bronchitis | Usually viral, not bacterial | Cough, often after a cold | Antibiotics are usually not indicated. Assess for pneumonia or pertussis if concerning symptoms occur. |
| Whooping cough (pertussis) | Bordetella pertussis | Severe repeated coughing spells, vomiting after cough, "whoop" may occur | Early treatment with a macrolide antibiotic, such as azithromycin, plus prevention treatment for close contacts when indicated. Vaccination is the main prevention. |
| Uncomplicated bladder infection (cystitis) | Usually Escherichia coli | Burning urination, frequency, urgency, lower abdominal discomfort | In healthy non-pregnant adult women, common first-line options are nitrofurantoin, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole where resistance is low, or fosfomycin. Pregnancy, fever, male sex, or flank pain needs separate assessment. |
| Kidney infection (pyelonephritis) | Usually E. coli | Fever, chills, flank/back pain, nausea, urinary symptoms | Urine culture and prompt clinician treatment. Oral or intravenous antibiotics are chosen based on severity and resistance. May require hospital care. |
| Cellulitis | Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus | Red, hot, painful, expanding swollen skin | Oral antibiotics directed at streptococci and staphylococci. If pus/abscess is present, drainage is often necessary. MRSA risk can change antibiotic selection. |
| Impetigo | S. aureus, S. pyogenes | Honey-colored crusted sores, often on face or limbs | Limited disease: topical mupirocin may be used. Extensive illness: clinician-prescribed oral antibiotic. |
| Skin abscess / boil | Often S. aureus, including MRSA | Tender pus-filled lump | Incision and drainage is often the key treatment. Antibiotics are added in selected cases, such as severe infection, fever, or high-risk patients. |
| Bacterial conjunctivitis | S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, S. aureus | Red eye with pus-like discharge and eyelid sticking | Hygiene and assessment for red flags. Some cases resolve without antibiotics; topical antibiotic drops or ointment may shorten symptoms in selected cases. |
| Acute middle-ear infection | S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, M. catarrhalis | Ear pain, fever, reduced hearing, often after upper respiratory infection | Pain control is important. Observation is appropriate in some mild cases. Amoxicillin is commonly first-line when antibiotics are required. |
| Traveler’s diarrhea / bacterial gastroenteritis | Enterotoxigenic E. coli, Shigella, Campylobacter, Salmonella | Diarrhea, cramps, nausea, sometimes fever | Oral rehydration is the main treatment. Antibiotics are reserved for severe disease, dysentery, high fever, or selected travelers. Avoid anti-diarrheal medicines if bloody stool or high fever unless medically advised. |
| Cholera | Vibrio cholerae | Profuse watery diarrhea and rapid dehydration | Immediate oral or IV rehydration is life-saving. Antibiotics may reduce duration and stool volume but do not replace fluids. |
| Typhoid fever | Salmonella Typhi or S. Paratyphi | Persistent fever, headache, abdominal symptoms, sometimes diarrhea or constipation | Blood/stool cultures where possible. Antibiotic choice must follow local resistance patterns and clinician guidance. |
| Gonorrhea | Neisseria gonorrhoeae | Genital discharge, painful urination, pelvic/testicular pain, or no symptoms | Test all suspected cases. Standard treatment uses ceftriaxone given by a healthcare professional. Treat sexual partners and test for other STIs. |
| Chlamydia | Chlamydia trachomatis | Often asymptomatic; discharge, painful urination, pelvic pain | Confirm with NAAT testing. Doxycycline is commonly used for non-pregnant adults; pregnancy needs a different regimen. Partners require evaluation and treatment. |
| Syphilis | Treponema pallidum | Painless genital sore, later rash or systemic symptoms | Stage-specific testing and treatment. Penicillin G is the standard treatment, especially in pregnancy. Follow-up blood tests are necessary. |
| Tuberculosis | Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Cough lasting weeks, fever, night sweats, weight loss, sometimes coughing blood | Requires testing and a multi-drug regimen for months, supervised by a TB program. Never self-treat with a single antibiotic. |
| Bacterial meningitis | N. meningitidis, S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae type b | Fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, confusion, rash, vomiting | Medical emergency. Immediate hospital assessment, IV antibiotics, and sometimes dexamethasone. Do not delay care. |