It is all around you and everyday you come into contact with this supposed “monster” that can make your life completely miserable. Walk into any grocery store, pharmacy or major discount retailer and you will see loads of anti bacterial products that have been marketed to combat the effects that bacterium has on everyone’s lives. What is this mysterious thing that drives people crazy? It is nothing less than the tiny, microscopic bacteria that surround us every day.

There are more than enough bacterial infections to go around. Most people experience at least one infection or bacterial disease in their lifetime. They are by no means any fun, and can actually be life threatening in some cases. It is important to know how a bacterial infection can harm you and what bodily systems can be affected. It may mean the difference between a healthy, happy life and one filled with pain, or even death.

Anti bacterial products such as hand sanitizers, antibacterial soap, lotions, lip balms and sprays all designed with the intent of getting rid of bacteria but do they really work

Good bacteria do exist and even the dreaded E coli bacteria is not as bad as you might think, provided it is not a genetically mutated strand outside the body. Escherichia coli are found naturally occurring in the lower intestine. It gives off Vitamin K and helps you with digestion. Unfortunately, the bad press surrounding these bacteria is a result of the harmful bacteria strands that can make you very, very ill

Tetanus shots protect against the Clostridium tetani bacteria found in soil and animal faeces and are given as protection against lockjaw

It is hard to believe that such a tiny unicellular bacterium can hold so much power over us. The sheer fear of coming into contact or being diagnosed with bacterial meningitis has some people running to the store for anti bacterial products with the hope of thwarting the potential case of this deadly disease.