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Tuberculosis
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, smear from sputum showing acid-fast bacillus. TB is a common and often deadly infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria in humans. TB usually attacks the lungs. |
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Strep Throat
Streptococcus species are responsible for many cases of meningitis, bacterial pneumonia, endocarditis, erysipelas and necrotizing fascitis. |
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Bacillus, Coccus, Spirillum
Microscope slide of three types of bacteria. Cocci are spherical or oval in shape. Bacillus are rod-shaped. Spirillum are spiral shaped. |
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E Coli
Escherichia Coli is a rod-shaped bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most strains are harmless. |
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Staphylococcus
Staphylococcus Auresu causes boils, abscesses and suppuration in wounds. Staphylococcus is a genus of gram-positive bacteria. Under the microscope they appear round and form grape-like clusters. |
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Pneumonia
Diplococcus Pneumoniae is the coccus that causes pneumonia. |
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Lactobacillus (Yogurt)
Lactobacillus Bulgaricus, pure culture from yogurt. Some lactobacillus and other lactic acid bacteria may possess potential therapeutic properties including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer activities. Learn more here. |
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Helicobacter Pylori
A gram-negative, microaerophilic bacterium that can inhabit various areas of the stomach and duodenum. It causes a chronic low-level inflammation of the stomach lining. |