Causes and Symptoms of Bacterial Infection
What causes a bacterial infection is the transmission of bacteria. Bacteria can be gotten from other people, the environment, or by ingesting contaminated food and water.
Anyone can get sick when exposed to bacteria. But having a weak immune system increases the risk of a more severe condition. The immune system can get weak from certain medications and underlying conditions. The bacteria that normally belong in your body can also put you at risk.
Bacterial infection can occur to anyone no matter the age or gender. They can infect every area if the body, including your brain, bladder, lungs, skin, and intestines.
Septicemia can also occur. This is a case where bacterial infection spreads throughout the blood, triggering a potentially life-threatening blood infection. It can also lead to sepsis, where your body has a severe response to an infection.
There are generalized symptoms of bacterial infection, such as fever, fatigue, and chills. There are also localized symptoms.