Botulism

Sejaphala M.D. Student No. 62399543 Unique Number: 770819 Introductory Microbiology MIB2601 Assignment 02 Due Date: 13 April 2018 QUESTION 1 1. Bacteria is stained using a primary stain called crystal violet and then fixed with a mordant which in most cases is iodine. While some bacteria have the ability to retain the primary stain, others discolor when exposed to the acetone and alcohol (95%). Hence, the Gram stain divides bacteria into two groups- these bacteria are grouped…

not just about eating balanced and healthy food, but it is about eating safe food and avoiding any kind of food borne diseases, most common: 1- Spongiform encephalopathies • Campylobacter • Escherichia coli infections • Salmonella • Shigella • Botulism More than 200 diseases are spread through contaminated food or water as a result of improper food handling and because there is a misuse of antimicrobial medicines some of the bacteria are becoming resistant. According to the United States…

The smallest unit within a living thing is known as a cell. Organisms are also a living thing and cell is considered to be the basic block of organisms that builds them. There are many different types of cells in a living thing and are divided into two main categories (i) prokaryotic and eukaryotic. (Karp, 2010). Characteristics of living cell Cells are considered as the most fundamental unit that has the responsibility to carry functions within a living organism (De Robertis & De Robertis,…

3. Choose one film or an episode of television drama and write an analysis of its narrative, plot and genre. Outline the plot, make use of theories of narrative in your analysis, and provide an account of its genre in relation to the chosen film/episode and any relevant illustrative examples. Having been depicted on screen 254 times; Sherlock Holmes is the most portrayed character in literary history, it is possible for one to study the development of cinema simply through the many…

To begin, a little history lesson on the development of this magical drug may be helpful. As early as 1895, the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum, was identified. In the 1920’s Botulinum Toxin Type A was isolated in a purified form. In 1946, the purified Botulinum Toxin Type A was transformed into a crystalline form so that further research of the molecule could be studied. In the 1950’s it was discovered that when the Botulinum Toxin Type A was injected into a hyperactive muscle it blocked the…

INTRODUCTION Microbes are those microscopic organisms that can cause diseases in the human body. These microbes migrate with locomotive organelles called FLAGELLA, a very vigorous nanomotor that is highly conserved across bacterial species. Flagella allow the microbes to move towards favourable environments. Further studies on flagella has revealed that it not only serves the purpose of locomotion but also plays a very crucial role in bacterial pathogenicity(14). A flagella has mainly three…

My internship took place in Sioux City, Iowa, at a local restaurant that goes by the name of Minerva’s. Minerva’s has multiple locations, where it started in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The restaurant itself is considered an Americano, which serves a variety of dishes from different cultures. The position in which I worked was in the back of the kitchen. I did not get the chance to work on the line as much was I would have liked, where the plates are put together, during my internship. I mainly…

health problems to individual which is mainly diabetes. It has even been reported from people who has tried to can on their own as to avoid harmful substances that is used by manufacturers in canning. By doing this, it has put them at risk of having botulism. In conclusion, most of these food products are consumed by most individual. Probably because they are readily available and is easily accessible even if we know that it has ill effects to our health. For a better health people should decide…

Microorganisms are living organisms which can be seen only with the aid of microscope. They are widespread in nature and are beneficial to life, but some can cause serious harm. There are six major types of micro-organisms these are bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses. This essay aims to analyse micro-organisms and disease. First the key features of the main categories of micro-organisms and the roles of commensals, and pathogens will be explained respectively. Then mode of…

patient's confidence. Looking from a legal view point the state believes in more protecting the public health than outweighing individual’s rights in certain cases. For instance reportable cases in Washington State include measles, rabies, anthrax, botulism, sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis. Suspected cases of child, dependent adult and elder abuse are reportable, as are gunshot wounds. This is varied by the Local municipal code and institutional policies for what is reportable…