Bacillus cereus is a gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Bacillus and the order Bacillales, belonging to the class Bacilli and family Bacillaceae of the division Firmicutes. The bacterium is ubiquitous in the environment and is ingested with raw materials or food in the form of germs. In spoiled foods with high protein content, more … Bacillus Cereus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Bacillus stearothermophilus is an apathogenic and rod-shaped species of bacteria belonging to the family Bacillaceae and division Firmicutes. The bacterial species belongs to the so-called spore-formers, i.e. it forms resistant endospores under unfavorable conditions. For humans, the bacterial species is important mainly as a test germ, for example, for the control of thermal equipment for … Bacillus Stearothermophilus: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Bacilli are also known as rod-shaped bacteria. Bacilli include bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella. What are bacilli? Escherichia coli is known in the human intestinal flora as a supplier of vitamins, especially vitamin K‘s. The bacterium does not normally cause disease. Click to enlarge. Bacilli are rod-shaped bacteria. The term does not include … Bacilli: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
T phages are viruses that are bacteriophages specialized to infect only Escherichia coli intestinal bacteria (coliphages). There are 7 different known species, designated T1 to T7, of which the even-numbered ones are distinguished from the odd-numbered species by certain common features. In the body, T phages are usually recognized by the immune system; outside the … T Phage: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Gonococci are bacteria whose medical importance lies in the fact that they can cause the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual intercourse and is typically manifested by a purulent discharge from the urethra in men or from the vagina in women. With antibiotic treatment, this gonococcal infection can be cured and late … Gonococci: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
The word algae has negative connotations in the minds of many Europeans: Algae plague in the Mediterranean Sea, algalization of ponds or eutrophication of water bodies by algae. Slowly but steadily, however, knowledge about algae as a possible – perhaps healthy – food component is increasing. What are disease-causing algae? An alga is a plant … Pathogenic Algae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Diseases caused by rickettsiae were common in ancient times. Also, for example, during Napoleon’s wars, more than 125,000 soldiers died from spotted fever transmitted by lice. Today, rickettsioses – infectious diseases caused by rickettsiae – often occur in the context of poverty and poor sanitation. What are rickettsial infections? Rickettsiae are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria. They … Rickettsiae: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Human adenoviruses are a group of DNA viruses discovered in 1953 by Wallace P. Rowe. The U.S. cancer researcher and virologist isolated the viruses from human pharyngeal tonsils, known as adenoids. From this, the name human adenoviruses is derived for the types of viruses that affect humans. What are human adenoviruses? To date, 19 species … Human Adenoviruses: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Human herpesviruses are host-specific viruses of the Herpesviridae family, all of which are human pathogens. In addition to labial herpes, this group of infections includes genital herpes, both of whose pathogens remain in their host for life. An alternation between active and inactive states is characteristic of human herpesviruses of each species. What are human … Human Herpes Viruses: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Retroviruses have influenced the human genome for millions of years. However, significant infectious diseases are also due to retroviruses. What are retroviruses? A virus is an infectious particle that is not capable of independent reproduction. Viruses also do not have their own metabolism. Therefore, viruses are not counted as living organisms, even though they exhibit … Retroviruses: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Germs are everywhere. Humans carry them on their skin, in their bodies, and spread them by means of coughing, sneezing, and any form of physical contact. Animals carry germs from one end of the country to the other, often even from one continent to the next. Whether it’s the armrest on a train, doorknobs or … Germs: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
Strongyloides stercoralis is the name given to a dwarf nematode. The parasite can cause disease in humans. What is Strongyloides stercoralis? Strongyloides stercoralis is a dwarf nematode that belongs to the genus Strongyloides. The parasite is found in soil, but also affects humans. In medicine, a dwarf nematode infestation is also called strongyloidiasis. Dwarf nematode … Strongyloides Stercoralis: Infection, Transmission & Diseases
