At the beginning of the semester‚ samples of bacteria were obtained from various sources. Two bacterial colonies were isolated from plates that were incubated in the lab and these bacteria became the basis for this project. The bacterial cultures were maintained and used for various physiological‚ cultural‚ and biochemical tests and observations over several weeks. The purpose of culturing bacteria over half the course of the semester was to learn various techniques used in microbiology labs and
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Vaccinations are injections created to kill and weaken threatening organisms in the body. They also strengthen and support the body’s immunity in fighting against these harmful organisms. Vaccinations are also known as immunisations‚ needles and shots. All vaccinations must be licensed and approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to ensure that the vaccines are safe and effective. Vaccines also go through a variety of testings‚ clinical trials and sanctions whereby extensive scientific
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Abstract- Due to increase in the incidences of drug resistant pathogens‚ there is a need for the development of alternative drugs against which the microorganisms will not be able to develop resistance. The most promising candidates to be developed as alternative drugs are the antimicrobial peptides. In the present study the antimicrobial peptide Microcin C7 was docked with the catalytic domain of Diphtheria toxin and further the simulational studies were performed to find the stability of the complex
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diagnosis Prevention Secular Trends in the United States Treatment Introduction Diphtheria is derived from the Greek diphthera‚ meaning leather hide. Diphtheria is an acute‚ toxin-mediated disease caused by the gram positive rod shaped bacteria Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The most common sites of diphtheria infection are in the respiratory system. Infection primarily involving the tonsil(s)‚ pharynx and/or larynx‚ low-grade fever‚ with or without an asymmetrical greyish-white adherent membrane
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Chapter 21: Diseases of the Respiratory System Question Type: Multiple Choice 1) The upper respiratory tract consists of the: a) pharynx b) nasal cavity c) primary bronchi d) two of these choices Answer: d Difficulty: Easy Learning Objective 1: LO 21.1 Review the anatomy of the upper and lower respiratory tract as it pertains to microbial defenses. Section Reference 1: Section 21.1 Components of the Respiratory System 2) Middle ear infections are common in children because _____. a) they
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The bacteria that would need to be made into the live broth cultures are: GRAM POSITIVE--Mycobacterium tuberculosis‚ Corynebacterium diphtheriae‚ Nocardia farcinica‚ Rhodococcus equi‚ Streptomyces griseus‚ GRAM NEGATIVE--Escherichia coli‚ Salmonella typhi‚ Vibrio cholorae‚ Heliobacter pylori‚ and Shigella dysenteriae . Pseudomonas aeroginosa is needed to be grown on a TSA plate
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INTRODUCTION Both scarring and nonscarring alopecias have been described with long-term use of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitors. Current treatments revolve around anti-inflammatory agents such as topical corticosteroid ointments‚ creams‚ and intralesional injections to reduce follicular inflammation. Unfortunately‚ none of these therapies are universally effective. Here‚ we describe a case of erlotinib-induced alopecia refractory to intralesional and topical corticosteroids that
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Signs and symptoms of Conjunctivitis‚ Swelling of conjunctiva and watering of the eyes are symptoms common to all forms of conjunctivitis. However‚ the pupils should be normally reactive‚ and the visual acuity normal. Viral Viral conjunctivitis is often associated with an infection of the upper respiratory tract‚ a common cold‚ and/or a sore throat. Its symptoms include excessive watering and itching. The infection usually begins with one eye‚ but may spread easily to the other. Viral conjunctivitis
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Differential Staining Cynthia Alonzo‚ M.S. Version 42-0242-00-01 Lab RepoRt assistant This document is not meant to be a substitute for a formal laboratory report. The Lab Report Assistant is simply a summary of the experiment’s questions‚ diagrams if needed‚ and data tables that should be addressed in a formal lab report. The intent is to facilitate students’ writing of lab reports by providing this information
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Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people 2.1 The signs and symptoms of common childhood illness For information and a list‚ the following is taken from http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions Illness | Symptoms | Causes | Incubation period | Chicken poxChickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. | Rash of red‚ itchy spots that turn into fluid-filled blisters. They then crust over to form scabs‚ which eventually drop off.It takes seven to 21 days
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