Yes - in fact they are common. Bacterial infections start when a large quantity of bacteria gets into the body. The bacteria can reside in any area of the body and can spread over time. Although women are more susceptible to bacterial infection due to their anatomy, men can pick them up too.
Mild bacterial infections in men
Healthy men are quite capable of fending off minor bacterial infections without medication. Symptoms can be very mild and are often ignored. Anti-biotics will clear up the problem much quicker though and prevent it from developing.
Examples of bacterial infections
Urinary Tract Infection occurs when the bacteria infects the kidneys, urethra, ureters or bladder. It causes the sufferer to feel the urge to urinate more frequently and may also lead to abdominal pain and pelvic pressure. The causes in men are enlarged prostate, kidney stones and inadequate cleaning of the genital area.
Tonsillitis occurs when bacteria attacks the glands at the back of the throat. It makes the tonsils sore and they are visibly red and swollen. Swallowing becomes difficult.
Sexually transmitted bacterial infections
These cannot be ignored and will not clear up over time. In fact, they will get worse and become very dangerous as well as pass to sexual partners. The most common sexually transmitted bacterial infections are syphilis, gonorrhoea and Chlamydia.
Symptoms of sexually transmitted bacterial infections
Syphilis is an ugly disease that manifests in sores on the mouth and genitals. It's a bacterial infection that can occur in men and women and becomes visible usually after two or three months following sex.
Gonorrhoea also affects both sexes and is a problem with bacteria in the rectum, throat, and urethra. It causes pain when urinating and anal itching.
Chlamydia affects the genital tract in men and causes pain in the testicles and when urinating.
Mild bacterial infections in men
Healthy men are quite capable of fending off minor bacterial infections without medication. Symptoms can be very mild and are often ignored. Anti-biotics will clear up the problem much quicker though and prevent it from developing.
Examples of bacterial infections
Urinary Tract Infection occurs when the bacteria infects the kidneys, urethra, ureters or bladder. It causes the sufferer to feel the urge to urinate more frequently and may also lead to abdominal pain and pelvic pressure. The causes in men are enlarged prostate, kidney stones and inadequate cleaning of the genital area.
Tonsillitis occurs when bacteria attacks the glands at the back of the throat. It makes the tonsils sore and they are visibly red and swollen. Swallowing becomes difficult.
Sexually transmitted bacterial infections
These cannot be ignored and will not clear up over time. In fact, they will get worse and become very dangerous as well as pass to sexual partners. The most common sexually transmitted bacterial infections are syphilis, gonorrhoea and Chlamydia.
Symptoms of sexually transmitted bacterial infections
Syphilis is an ugly disease that manifests in sores on the mouth and genitals. It's a bacterial infection that can occur in men and women and becomes visible usually after two or three months following sex.
Gonorrhoea also affects both sexes and is a problem with bacteria in the rectum, throat, and urethra. It causes pain when urinating and anal itching.
Chlamydia affects the genital tract in men and causes pain in the testicles and when urinating.
