bacteria

Microorganisms and Types of Microbes or Germs

What are microorganisms? Microorganisms are living creatures that are too small to observe with the naked eye. A microscope is typically required to detect these tiny creatures, which are smaller than 0.04mm. [Read More ...]

Typhoid Fever

Definition Typhoid fever is an infectious disease caused by infection with Salmonella typhi. Although it is quite common worldwide most cases of infection occur in developing countries. The disease affects [Read More ...]

Typhus

Definition Typhus is a group of diseases caused by rickettsial infection. There are mainly two types of typhus; endemic and epidemic depending upon the type of Rickettsia involved. The bacteria usually spread [Read More ...]

Staph Infection and MRSA

Definition Staph infections are caused by the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus. Usually other than minor skin problems these bacteria do not pose any serious threat, however, the bacteria may penetrate deeper [Read More ...]

Tuberculosis (TB)

Definition Tuberculosis (TB) is an infective disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The lungs are the main site of infection but TB can spread to other parts of the body as well. [Read More ...]

Rheumatic Fever

Definition Rheumatic fever is a type of inflammatory disease occurring following sore throat or scarlet fever due to infection by group A streptococcus. It is most common in children in the age group of 5-15 [Read More ...]

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