Unknown Microorganism: #5 Report Callie Schalk Microbiology Professor Quave November 24‚ 2015 The unknown microorganism #5 is Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It can survive in a variety of environments and at temperatures found in clinical settings (Murray et al‚ 1999). Clinical setting is referring to temperatures such as those in the hospital environment. P. aeruginosa can also survive in aqueous environments. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is found at several different sources. Nosocomial
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Chagas disease is a public health problem in Latin America with a great impact in Brazil. The latest estimates show that about seven million people in the world are infected by the kinetoplastid protozoa Trypanosoma cruzi (1). In spite of this‚ there are no vaccines against Chagas Disease (2). The current drugs used for treating this disease are effective only in the acute phase‚ with limited efficacy in the chronic stage of the disease and many toxic side effects (3) (4). Therefore‚ there is
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Jennifer Hawkins is a 43 year old woman and has suffered with psoriasis for 26 years. Psoriasis is an immune skin disease that speeds up the skin cell growth cycle causing lesions‚ pain and itching‚ flakey scales‚ thick red patches‚ and rashes typically found on the elbows‚ knees‚ scalp‚ and face. Although‚ Jennifer clearly states‚ “There is hardly an inch on my body where you can not see a spot of psoriasis” (Hawkins‚ Jennifer). Although the recurring skin disease is said to be genetic‚ Jennifer
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“Ahhh!” you shriek as a rather large bug flies up in your face‚ but‚ what bug is it? You don’t plan on finding out‚ you get out of there! Entomophobia or acarophobia is the fear of bugs and insects. It can make lives very difficult. One way to tell if you have this phobia is if you have symptoms such as “nausea‚ shaking‚ trembling‚ headaches‚ crying‚ screaming at the sight of bugs. Going to great lengths to avoid bugs and insects.”‚ according to www.fearof.net. According to changethatsrightnow.com
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Unit 22 1.1 Bacteria are a single cell micro-organism that can only be seen from under a microscope. It lives off the nutrients from its surroundings. Viruses are disease producing agents far smaller than bacteria‚ They are enclosed in a protein coating which makes them more difficult to destroy. The basic unit of Fungi is a hypha which is a hollow tube. The hypha threads spread out over and into the food material making a visible mesh or mycelium. Some fungi form together to create toadstools
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Title: Chapter 7: Bacterial Growth Purpose: The purpose of this experiment is to observe the bacterial growth of Escherichia coli under various conditions. Physical factors and nutritional requirements determine the overall concentration of the bacteria. Along with the use of a spectrophotometer and the technique of serial dilution‚ countable colonies can be obtained. Results are plotted on a semi-log graph in order to observe the different growth curves corresponding to optical density (cell
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Effectiveness of Garlic in Fighting Bacteria Introduction This experiment determined whether garlic was effective in fighting bacteria. This project interested me because garlic is traditionally used in medicine and is known to combat bacteria. Hypothesis If bacteria is exposed to garlic‚ then the garlic will to abolish the Escherichia coli‚ because the Escherichia coli (E. coli) is usually a weak bacteria. Procedure Have three petri dishes prepared with blood agar‚ and three test tubes
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Where does it come from? (source? Natural or chemical) Streptokinase is extracellular bacterial protein and it comes from purified strains of group C beta-hemolytic streptococcus. It hydrolyzes peptide bonds and has a non-protease plasminogen activator which activates plasminogen to plasmin. This enzyme is used through its lysine binding site which is used as a medical drug for patients with blood clots. It was originally discovered from a precipitate of salt‚ that was then purified so the active
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A. The typical human mouth contains a writhing orgy of bacteria. Most of these. Most of these microscopic organisms are bengin‚ and some are even beneficial‚ but one particular variety is a conspicuous troublemaker: Streptococcus mutans. These ubiquitous bacteria thrive on sugars in the mouth‚ which they consume while excreting lactic acid. This acid is responsible for the great majority of tooth decay in humankind because it erodes the enamel and dentin of the teeth. B. A Florida-based company
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Pertussis‚ or as some call it whooping cough‚ is a well-known childhood respiratory infection that is caused by the bacterium bordetella pertussis (CDC). When an individual attempts to inhale air‚ the noise that is produced due to the inflamed and swollen laryngeal structures is where the name Whooping cough originates from. When someone exhibits vomiting while coughing‚ high fever‚ trouble while breathing‚ and or cyanosis they may be affected by pertussis (MedlinePlus). The majority of deaths continue
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