Spore

In the presence of low oxygen, the spores tend to germinate. The toxins are produced in the blood cells. The toxins tend to attach several spots in the nervous system. These spots include the spine, the brain, and the peripheral motor end plates. Once this enters the body and into the…

nasal congestion, and watery discharge it is clear to determine the diagnosis. Allergic rhinitis comes in two different forms, seasonal and perennial. Seasonal rhinitis occurs in the spring, summer and early fall and is usually caused airborne mold spores, pollen, weeds or types of grasses ("Allergic Rhinitis," n.d.). A perennial reaction is one that occurs over…

Ringworm (Dermatophytosis) Crystal Lam Condition Description Another name for this fungal infection is Dermatophytosis as well as Tinea. Ringworm is a fungal infection that is contagious and may happen in any part of an individual or animal’s body. Originally it was thought that the round red spots on the skin were caused by a worm, which is why they named it Ringworm. Later on they realized that it was not caused by a worm and was actually a fungus. Symptoms Ringworm causes a crusted and…

It’s an obligate aerobe and mesophilic, meaning it’s mostly around the area with most oxygen and best temperature. Also, it’s an obligate parasite, in fact some mycobacteria could only survive with the presence of a host cell, and it do not form spore. What special about this type of bacteria is that they are strongly acid fast bacteria, they are not gram negative and not…

to illegally creating biological weapons despite being signatories to the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention. Similarly, during the first Gulf War, Iraq confirmed having a biological weapons programme and possessing bombs filled with anthrax spores. In 1993, radicalized Islamists bombed the basement of the World Trade Center leading to many injuries. Moreover, in 1995, anti-government militias bombed a government building in Oklahoma City, taking many lives. Also in 1994-5, a rich Japanese…

Professional Mold Prevention Services in Eastern North Carolina Though mold is often seen as a silent organism that grows on the corners of your walls and ceilings, it can be life-threatening if you leave it unattended. Common house molds come in three classes, and each one affects your health differently: Allergenic Molds that are in the allergenic category don’t pose as a serious threat to most individuals. However, environments that are harboring allergenic molds are not suitable for…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention works all around the United States as an agency that promotes public health. Through this agency, we have a bioterrorism website that focuses on biological agents like bacteria, viruses, and toxins that are deliberate released making it a form of terrorism. These biological agents can be spread in three ways air, water, and food. The main disease resulting from bioterrorism is death ranging from humans, animals, and plants. The CDC Bioterrorism website…

tetani is an obligate anaerobe and relies solely on fermentation. Since it is an obligate anaerobe, this means that it is unable to tolerate the presence of oxygen. Along with being anaerobic, this bacterium is also very sensitive to heat. However, the spores of Clostridium tetani are very resistant to heat and most usual antiseptics. Clostridium tetani move around by the use of rotary flagella. The organization of these flagella on the bacteria is peritrichous, which means that the flagella are…

Clostridium difficile (hereafter C. Difficile) is a bacteria that contributes to many diseases, the spectrum of disease can range from mild cases of diarrhea to more life threatening cases like pseudomembranous colitis to toxic megacolon (Kelly 2008). Since the 1970s the use of certain antibiotics such as clindamycin to treat other infectious diseases was shown to lead to more toxic strains of C. difficile. Starting in the 1980s, cephalosporins, were the new drug of preference to treat other…

Peanut, (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an herbaceous annual plant of the family Fabaceae grown for its oil and edible nuts. Peanut plants are small, usually erect, thin stemmed with feather-like leaves. The leaves are arranged in alternate pairs with leaf-like attachments near the stalk. The peanut plant produces yellow, orange, cream or white flowers which produce 'pegs', characteristic floral structures which sink into the ground to grow the pod. The pods could be reaching up to 10 cm (4 in) in…