A high fever and a red rash covering most of the body develops in almost every case. Measles can also cause pneumonia, deafness, and inflammation of the brain and death. It is a relatively rare disease caused by infection with the bacteria Neisseria meningitides. Top MRSA MRSA stands for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. It is a type of S. aureus different from most other bacteria because it cannot be treated by using common antibiotics.
Pertussis is a contagious disease caused by a bacterium.
It causes severe spells of coughing which can interfere with eating, drinking, and breathing. Some people who recover from pertussis may suffer from mental retardation. It can cause the muscles to become weak and therefore require the assistance of crutches to walk. It can also affect the muscles that are responsible for breathing and swallowing. This type frequently threatens life.