Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in state of Michigan MRSA is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. MRSA is a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and other infections. According to Haddadin and Fappiano in “Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the intensive care unit” MRSA is a Gram positive organism. The individual cocci measuring from 0.5-0.7 μm in diameter; it can
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microorganisms to decompose organic matter under aerobic conditions. Microorganisms such as bacteria are responsible for decomposing organic waste. When organic matter such as dead plants, leaves, grass clippings, manure, sewage, or even food waste is present in a water supply, the bacteria will begin the process of breaking down this waste. When this happens, much of the available dissolved oxygen is consumed by aerobic bacteria, robbing other aquatic organisms of the oxygen they need to live. BOD also includes
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strong-smelling urine e. Significant additional information. I.e. drug resistance, special growth requirements, vaccines available, etc. (As given by the instructor or found in your reading.) Serratia marcescens is also a common bacteria found in the shower. It is easily identified by the pink color slime. This microorganism shows to have resistance to many antibiotics including: penicillin as well as ampicillin. B. New technique(s) or method(s): (Each technique/method
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The two rooms that I feel has the most bacteria is the kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen is the catch all place in my home. We have an island that our cell phones, purses and keys are placed on it along with mail. If you think of everywhere our cell phones and my purse had been during that day those bacteria and nasty stuff is being place on that counter top. Then I prepare dinner on that same island after clearing it off. When most of the time I do not wipe it down but will now base on what
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CLASS I: Double-stranded DNA Orthopoxvirus - OPV are enveloped brick-shaped viruses (350 × 270 nm) containing a double-stranded DNA genome with a size of approximately 200 kb, the ends of which are connected by covalent links - the different OPV species cannot be distinguished by means of electron microscopy - OPV are closely related to each other with regard to antigens and show marked homology at the genome level - The genome of the poxviruses encodes for 150–200 different genes - Unlike
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* Chapter 25 * Evolution has to work with existing forms * Heterochrony Evolutionary change in rate or timing of developmental events * Padomorphosis Mature state of an organism retains juvenile characteristics Spatial Patterns Rearranges structural features through changes in gene expression or gene duplications. Homeotic genes control 3-D patterns of multicellular organisms Hox gene family: HoxC6 expressed (no limbs), HoxC6 not expressed (limbs can form) Jellyfish to
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agent (pathogen) that causes this infectious disease? For example, describe the name of the bacteria, virus, or parasite. Staphylococcus is a group of bacteria that can cause a number of diseases as a result of infection of various tissues of the body. Staphylococcus is also known as staph, which is pronounced “staff”. Its illness can range from mild and requiring no treatment to severe and fatal. The bacteria look like a bunch of grapes or little red berries. There are over 30 types of staphylococcus
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Questionnaire SCI/162 Principles of Health and Wellness April 20, 2012 Write a 125- to 150-word response to each of the following questions: • What is the infectious agent (pathogen) that causes this infectious disease? For example, the name of the bacteria, virus, or parasite. Salmonella is a type of food poisoning caused by eating foods that are contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonellosis is caused by the Salmonella bacterium. There are a few different types of this bacterium, but the two different
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“blood poisoning,” growth of a pathogenic microorganism in the blood (non-specific term) * Bacteremia- bacteria in the blood * Toxemia- presence of toxin in the blood * Viremia- in the blood * Q: Do we all have the same resident flora? A: Bacteria from our skin remains on the things we touch and could be used for the same purpose as fingerprints. Own personal bacteria can stay on things we touch for days or even weeks at a room temperature if left untouched. Dislodged
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