Bacterial Infections

noun a contagious skin infection characterized by red sores or blisters that can burst and form crusts

• Impetigo is a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that commonly affects children.
• My little sister caught impetigo from school and now we have to be extra careful around her.
• I heard that impetigo is going around the daycare, so make sure to wash your hands frequently.
• The spread of rumors in our office is like a case of impetigo, once it starts, it's hard to contain.

noun an inflammation of the peritoneum, the membrane lining the abdominal cavity and surrounding the internal organs

• Peritonitis is a serious condition characterized by inflammation of the peritoneum lining the abdomen.
• My uncle was hospitalized with peritonitis after experiencing severe abdominal pain.
• Dude, peritonitis is no joke - it can mess you up big time.
• The political scandal spread through the government like a case of peritonitis, causing chaos and turmoil.

noun an infectious disease characterized by a bright red rash, high fever, sore throat, and a strawberry tongue

• Scarlet fever is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects children.
• My little cousin had scarlet fever last month, but he's all better now.
• I heard Sally got hit with scarlet fever, poor thing.
• The scarlet fever of gossip spread quickly through the small town.

noun a bacterial infection that causes inflammation and pain in the throat

• The doctor diagnosed him with strep throat and prescribed antibiotics.
• I heard she's out sick with strep throat, poor thing.
• I feel like I'm coming down with a case of strep throat, ugh.
• His lies were like a persistent case of strep throat, impossible to ignore.

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun, in this case, 'actinobacillary' describes something related to Actinobacillus, a genus of bacteria

• The actinobacillary bacteria was identified as the cause of the infection.
• They said it was some actinobacillary thing causing the issue.
• I heard it was all because of that actinobacillary stuff going around.
• The actinobacillary presence in the situation was like a hidden danger waiting to cause harm.

noun a rare infectious bacterial disease that typically affects the face and neck

• Actinomycosis is a rare bacterial infection that can affect the face, neck, chest, and abdomen.
• I heard that actinomycosis is a really uncommon infection that can happen in different parts of the body.
• Have you ever dealt with actinomycosis? It's no joke.
• Actinomycosis is like a stealthy intruder, silently causing trouble in the body.