Clostridium Botulinum The bacteria Clostridium Botulinum is one of the most feared bacteria in the food production industry. The bacterium is rod shaped and gram-positive and comes from the clostridium family, the same family as the common food poisoning bacteria, clostridium perfringens. It is a spore-forming bacterium and the spores are very resilient, making them difficult to do away with. If ingested, Clostridium botulinum can grow and produce a toxin that causes botulism. The symptoms of botulism can include nausea, diarrhoea followed by constipation and later on neurological symptoms may occur such as dysphagia, facial weakness and paralysis.
When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful. MRSA skin infections may develop pus or weep other fluids. If left untreated, a MRSA skin infection can go progressively deeper into the body, infecting blood and organs. Symptoms of MRSA infection can include chills, cough, chest pain, fever, fatigue, muscle aches, rashes, shortness of breath and a general feeling of malaise. The worst and final symptom of progressed MRSA infection is death Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/05/08/mrsa-antibiotic-resistant-bug-that-has-health-officials-worried/#ixzz2UnSQcGzS When MRSA infects skin, a swollen, red area develops, and it is usually painful.
All forms of botulism can be fatal and are considered medical emergencies. Food borne botulism is a public health emergency because eating a contaminated food can poison many people. The classic symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness. Infants with botulism appear lethargic, feed poorly, are constipated, and have a weak cry and poor muscle tone. These are all symptoms of the muscle paralysis caused by the bacterial toxin.
Outcome 1 Understand the causes of infection 1. Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria are one-cell microorganisms with a single cellular organization, bacteria can reproduce from the life cycle and can be killed by antibiotics. Viruses are pieces of nucleic acid (DNA or RNA) wrapped in a thin coat of protein that replicate only within the cells of living hosts, viruses are smaller than bacteria and can’t be killed by antibiotics. Fungi are a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms (eg. Moulds, yeasts), as well as more familiar mushrooms.
It is for this reason that Identification of bacteria is very important in the many areas of microbiology (Singh, 2009). There are many reasons for identifying an unknown bacterium. The reasons range from medical purposes, such as determining if the unknown could cause ailments in living things or knowing what microorganisms are needed to make antibiotics to other purposes such as knowing the exact microorganism has to be used to make certain foods (Burton, 2003). Throughout this report we will be addressing the differences in methods of identifying unknown microorganisms and differentiate between the results of these techniques by explaining how each outcome was achieved. The main aim of these experiments is to determine whether the unknown microorganisms are of Gram-Positive or Gram Negative nature and ultimately to determine exactly what kind on microorganism the unknowns are.
What is Pneumonic Plague? Plague is infectious disease that affects animals and humans. It is caused by the bacteria Yersinia Pestis, which are found in rodents and their fleas. Plague occurs in many areas of the world, including the United States. Background Plague is an infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, a naturally occurring bacterium found primarily in wild rodents.
In addition, mustard also damages the eyes and airways by topical contact and the gastrointestinal tract and bone marrow after absorption. In the eyes, blindness can occur during prolonged exposure. Mustard contaminates everything it touches, and with a low volatility
Finally, avoid contact with people who show signs of sore throat. There are a couple of treatments, also; they are surgery that removes infected tissues, antibiotics and intravenous immunoglobulin, treat complications, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This “flesh-eating bacteria” is something that will ruin patients’ lives if they catch
Patients who are very ill usually require intravenous (IV) antibiotics and admission to a hospital; they usually have a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) that may be spreading to the bloodstream. Other people may have a milder infection (cystitis) and may get well quickly with oral antibiotics. E. coli Enteritis E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine, caused by infection with certain strains of E. coli bacteria. The diarrheal diseases caused by E. coli range from mild to life-threatening, depending on the specific type of E. coli bacteria involved. It is the most common cause of
Unit IC02 Cause and spread of infection outcome 1 1.Identify the differences between bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites Bacteria – bacteria are extremely small singular organisms which are found almost everywhere. Viruses – it is a coated genetic material that invades cells and use’s the cells apparatus for reproduction.Fungi – it is a multi-celled living organismParasites – they are types of living plants and animals that derive benefit from the metabolism of other animals and plants. 2. common illness and infection caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites Bacteria – Food poisoning, bronchitis, ear infections, tonsillitis. Viruses – common cold, stomach flu,warts .Fungi – Athletes foot, ring worm, yeast infection.Parasites – worms, malaria, trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) 3. describe what is meant by infection and colonisation Infection – is an invasion to body tissues from a disease- caused micro-organism.Colonisation – is multiplication of micro-organisms without tissue invasion or damage. 4. explain what is meant by systemic infection and localised infection Systemic – is when infection is distributed throughout the whole body.Localized – is when infection is limited to a specific part of the body.