Blood (haematology)
Bacteraemia
Infectious · Acute
The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream, which can be harmless and brief or lead to serious infection and sepsis.
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Bacterial meningitis
Infectious · Acute
A serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, which needs emergency treatment.
Reproductive system
Bacterial vaginosis
Infectious · Acute
A common imbalance of the bacteria in the vagina that causes a thin, grey-white discharge with a fishy smell.
Reproductive system
Balanitis
Infectious · Acute
Inflammation of the head of the penis, often caused by infection, irritation or poor hygiene, most common in uncircumcised males.
Skin (integumentary system)
Respiratory system
Bornholm disease (epidemic pleurodynia)
Infectious · Acute
A viral illness causing sudden sharp chest or upper tummy pain.
Nervous system