There are so many different diseases and sicknesses known to man that involve bacteria and other circumstances. A few of these being Crohn's Disease, Food Poisoning, Meningitis, and Ulcers. These bacteria are deadly in some cases and cause many problems in your body. The first thing we will do is go into what bacteria is and where it would be found.
There are millions and billions of bacteria that exist that we cannot see. Bacteria is defined as single celled organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. They are so small scientists measure them in micrometers. Bacteria is everywhere. It is in the air, soil and water of the earth and in plants and animals as well. In humans bacteria can be found in many places. They are on skin surfaces, …show more content…
You may have heard your mother tell you not to eat the raw cookie dough or you'll get Salmonella. Well it turns out mom does know best. She wasn’t lieing. Salmonella and E-Coli are so very similar but in some ways different. Salmonella is the name of the group of over 2,500 types of bacteria that most commonly causes food poisoning in humans and animals. Salmonella is spread by ingesting foods that are contaminated by salmonella such as raw eggs, raw meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and contaminated water. Contamination takes place when these foods come into contact with animal or human feces and are not cooked properly. Symptoms of Salmonella are diarrhea, vomiting, fever, cramps, headache, and last around 4-7 days. Symptoms can get more serious in infants and the elderly but overall will go away by themselves. E-coli is the name of the bacteria that lives in the intestines without (Most of the times) causing any problems. However, several strains of E-coli can cause food poisoning and result in serious issues where bleeding and hemorrhaging occurs. Fewer than 100,000 Americans get infected every year, and fewer than 100 die. But millions get infected with other types of E. coli that can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) that can invade the bloodstream and cause an estimated 36,000 deaths annually in the United States. You can get E-coli by eating foods that have been improperly processed or harvested that may have come into contact with animal or human feces. The most common symptom of E-coli is recognized by symptoms which involve a bloody stool, which should be taken to immediate hospital care. Salmonella and E-coli outbreaks are both rooted by the contamination of feces, but are different bacteria that pose different risks. Now that you have educated yourself on the differences, it is most important to keep yourself healthy and free from these
There are millions and billions of bacteria that exist that we cannot see. Bacteria is defined as single celled organisms that can only be seen with a microscope. They are so small scientists measure them in micrometers. Bacteria is everywhere. It is in the air, soil and water of the earth and in plants and animals as well. In humans bacteria can be found in many places. They are on skin surfaces, …show more content…
You may have heard your mother tell you not to eat the raw cookie dough or you'll get Salmonella. Well it turns out mom does know best. She wasn’t lieing. Salmonella and E-Coli are so very similar but in some ways different. Salmonella is the name of the group of over 2,500 types of bacteria that most commonly causes food poisoning in humans and animals. Salmonella is spread by ingesting foods that are contaminated by salmonella such as raw eggs, raw meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and contaminated water. Contamination takes place when these foods come into contact with animal or human feces and are not cooked properly. Symptoms of Salmonella are diarrhea, vomiting, fever, cramps, headache, and last around 4-7 days. Symptoms can get more serious in infants and the elderly but overall will go away by themselves. E-coli is the name of the bacteria that lives in the intestines without (Most of the times) causing any problems. However, several strains of E-coli can cause food poisoning and result in serious issues where bleeding and hemorrhaging occurs. Fewer than 100,000 Americans get infected every year, and fewer than 100 die. But millions get infected with other types of E. coli that can cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) that can invade the bloodstream and cause an estimated 36,000 deaths annually in the United States. You can get E-coli by eating foods that have been improperly processed or harvested that may have come into contact with animal or human feces. The most common symptom of E-coli is recognized by symptoms which involve a bloody stool, which should be taken to immediate hospital care. Salmonella and E-coli outbreaks are both rooted by the contamination of feces, but are different bacteria that pose different risks. Now that you have educated yourself on the differences, it is most important to keep yourself healthy and free from these