Treats meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections. Approved in US in 1964 and listed as essential medicine. Available as injectable, inhaled, or skin-applied combinations. Common side effects include kidney problems, neurological issues, and fever
ABS is a rare condition causing ethanol production through bacterial/fungal fermentation. Various yeasts and bacteria including Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Candida albicans cause fermentation. Prolonged antibiotic use, poor nutrition, and diabetes may trigger the condition
Dermatophytosis is a fungal infection affecting skin, hair, and nails. Symptoms appear 4-14 days after exposure. About 40 types of fungus can cause the infection. Up to 20% of world's population may be infected at any given time
MAC is a complex of three Mycobacterium species found in soil and water. Infection occurs through inhalation or ingestion, usually via gastrointestinal tract. MAC bacteria can be found in shower heads, making inhalation possible
Botulism is a rare nerve-attacking condition caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Three main forms: foodborne, wound, and infant botulism. Foodborne botulism occurs from improperly canned or preserved foods. Wound botulism results from bacteria entering cuts. Infant botulism develops in babies' intestines between 2-8 months
Blastocystis is a microscopic parasite living in digestive tract. Can be transmitted through contaminated food, water or feces. More common in developing countries and animal workers. Now known as Blastocystis spp, multiple species exist