Bacteria is the cause of disease. Everyone comes into contact with millions of bacteria everyday. Major epidemics, such as the ones mentioned in this website, are often caused by bacteria. Many pictures of bacteria are included in this website. Although they may look colorful and interesting, they are the main cause of disease in this world. Many ways to prevent getting infected by bacteria are included in the treatment and prevention pages, and we hope that you follow the steps to living a healthy disease-free life.