Here are some symptoms of the five most deadly bacterial infections, according to the NHS.
Staphylococcus aureus
Annual death count: 1.1million
The bacteria that cause staph infections live harmlessly on many people’s skin, usually in the nose and armpits and on the buttocks.
They usually only cause an infection if they get into the skin – for example, through a bite or cut.
The infection usually clears up on it’s own without the need for antibiotics.
But in some cases staph bacteria can also cause more serious infections, like blood poisoning and toxic shock syndrome.
Warning sign: painful lump on skin, hot red skin, swollen skin, sores on red eyelids.
Escherichia coli
Annual death count: 950,000
E.coli is a found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals.
Most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick.
Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.
Warning signs: diarrhoea, stomach cramps and occasionally fever
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Annual death count: 829,000
Streptococcus pneumoniae causes pneumococcal infections — which most commonly trigger ear infections.
In more serious cases it can cause t can cause pneumonia, bacteremia, or meningitis.
Warning signs:: a mild to severe fever, body aches or sore head.
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Annual death count: 790,000
Klebsiella is a common bacteria that usually lives harmlessly in the gut.
But klebsiella pneumoniae can be dangerous if they get into other parts of your body, especially if you’re already sick.
They can turn into “superbugs” that are almost impossible to fight with common antibiotics.
The germs can give you pneumonia, infect your wound or blood, and cause other serious problems.
Warning signs: chest pain, trouble breathing and chills.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Annual death count: 559,000
Pseudomonas is a type of bacteria that is found commonly in the environment, like in soil and in water.
It is spread through contact with contaminated water and in hospitals through contaminated medical devices.
It can cause infections in the blood, lungs (pneumonia), or other parts of the body after surgery.
Warning signs: increased coughing, increase in phlegm, tiredness, and there may also be a reduction in lung function.
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