bacteria disease examples
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Colourful examples of disease causing bacteria.TRANSCRIPT
Baccilus Anthrax is the bacteria involved in the infection commonly known as anthrax. It affects the function of the lungs, the digestive system and the skin of mammals
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Borellia bergdorferi is a spirochete bacteria responsible for Lyme disease. Although the first symptom of a rash seems minor, the disease can result in damage to the heart, nerves, brain, and facial paralysis.
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Ticks are the vector of spread for this bacteria
Escherichia coli is a baccilis normally found in the intestines of mammals. Some strains are responsible for causing food poisoning, and the reason for mass recall of some food products.
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Neisseria meningitides is a coccus bacteria responsible for meningitis; inflammation of the protective membrane of the brain.
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Yersinia pestis is a cocco-baccillus bacteria which was responsible for Black Death which was responsible for loss of at least 1/3rd of the population of Europe between 1347 and 1353.