In humans these diseases include tuberculosis, cholera, diphtheria, anthrax, tooth decay, certain kinds of pneumonia, and a number of sexually transmitted diseases.
Inimesed põevad selliseid bakteritest põhjustatud haigusi nagu tuberkuloos, koolera, difteeria, antraks, hambakaaries, mõningad kopsupõletikud ning terve hulk seksuaalsel teel edasi kanduvaid haigusi.