Unknown Bacteria Lab Report Introduction The purpose to this lab was to identify an unknown bacteria from a mixed culture provided to us by our instructor. This study was done by applying all of the methods that have been instructed on thus far in microbiology laboratory class. Each test performed‚ provided us with some key information about the unknown organism in question and how the bacteria function. Over a two week period‚ eight prepared types of test media were provided to identify
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MULTI-STATE INFECTION Multi- State Escherichia coli O26 Infection Linked to Raw Clover Sprouts Escherichia coli are gram- negative bacteria that are normally found within the gut of warm bloodied organisms. There are several strains of E. coli that exist as part of the normal flora of the human digestive system. They prevent harmful bacteria from establishing themselves in the intestines‚ and they also aide in the production of vitamin K2. Most E. coli strains are not harmful to humans‚ except
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Staphylococcus epidermidis is one of the most prevalent microorganisms found on the human skin and in the mucous membranes‚ however‚ it is a typically overlooked bacterium because there is very little that is known about it. Though it is not as aggressive as its cousin Staphylococcus aureus‚ Staphylococcus epidermidis is the most frequent cause for nosocomial pathogens‚ especially among newborns‚ the elderly‚ and anyone who has a compromised immune system. These infections are usually associated
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Foodborne Illness – Staphylococcus • What is the infectious agent (pathogen) that causes this infectious disease? Staphylococcus is an unmodifiable bacterium that causes Botulism. Which mean that individuals have no control over catching or not catching this disease. Since botulism is such strong and dangerous bacteria‚ that ingesting the smallest amount can make individuals sick. More important is other living forms or life like bacteria’s are changing‚ and becoming resistant to the
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wearing gloves 2: Appropriate for working with human body fluids. Autoclave‚ sharps containers‚ lab coats 3: appropriate for working with pathogens that can be transmitted via respiratory route. Self-closing‚ double doors and sealed windows 4: Highest level. Aerosol pathogens; pathogens with no vaccine/treatment. Separate building with separate ventilation and waste management systems Bacteria used in lab is classified as Class 1 by US Public Health Service/Biosafety Level 2 Review everything about
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David Kennedy Bio 210 Lab Report 1 10/11/13 Microbial Growth Background Information: This lab was conducted in order to understand basic differences among differential and selective media‚ while recognizing how each media is used to isolate and identify microorganisms (Wistreich‚ 2003). The first microorganism analyzed was Staphylococcus epidermidis. This organism is gram-positive‚ single celled‚ arranged in grape-like clusters‚ and cocci in shape (Bukhari‚ 2004). S. epidermidis is approximately
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The Effect of Acetyltransferases on 2 different strains of E. coli Introduction Scientists have recently discovered that resistance to antibiotics may not be such a new thing. Evidence of bacteria samples in Canadian permafrost proposes that these resistances have been around for at least 30‚000 years (Luiggi 2011). In our required pre-lab reading‚ we learned tuberculosis is becoming increasingly drug-resistant‚ giving proof that bacteria can adapt to necessary changes in order to survive (Barry
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Microbiology Laboratory Report Identification of Unknown Bacteria 03/10/05- 04/01/05 Authors: Richard Hendricks‚ Jessica Prebish; NMU Abstract: Broth culture 16 was randomly selected by our group and subjected to qualitative tests for taxonomic identification. The culture did appear homogenous throughout the testing period and is currently retained by Northern Michigan University’s department of Microbiology. We suggest that culture 16 is an example of Escherichia coli. Background: Techniques
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Pharmaceutical Microbiology CLASS CODE: MP202 SARA ASHOUR Signature ……………………………….. Date ……………………………….. Total Word Count 1492 I declare that‚ except where specifically indicated‚ all the work presented in this report is my own and I am the sole author of all parts. Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is an uncommon but serious systemic infection which can occur in males and females of all ages. Symptoms include fever‚ hypotension
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Staphylococcus Aureus (Staph Aureus) is a gram-positive coccal bacterium and is a member of the Firmicutes phylum. It is most commonly found in the respiratory tract or in skin infections and can sometimes occur from food poisoning. This bacterium is very common and can be found in almost all parts of the world. Every year around 500‚000 people in the USA go to the hospital to get treated (National Institutes of Health‚ 1999). Staph Aureus has genetically developed to resist many antibiotics (Larsen
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