Dr. GEORGE ROMBO Cholera This is an infection of the small intestine caused by bacterium vibrio cholera. Transmission is mostly from the fecal contamination of food and water that is caused by poor sanitation Susceptibility About 100 million bacteria must typically be ingested to cause cholera in a normal healthy adult. Children are also more susceptible with 2- 4 year old having the highest rates of infection Individual susceptibility to cholera is also affected by their blood type with
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Systems Biology Systems biology involves the study of an organism as one single system. Instead of analysing all the individual components that make up a cell‚ the cell is instead viewed as an interacting network of genes‚ proteins and biochemical reactions and these are studied as a whole. In 20th century‚ molecular biology was focused upon. A ‘reductionist’ approach was followed‚ in which the individual components‚ such as the cell nucleus or sugar metabolism‚ were studied in isolation. However
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Karl Wiggins Is CARICOM prepared for globalization? CARICOM or the Caribbean community has been the subject of heavy debate across the region as it relates to its success‚ relevance and the fulfillment of its intended mandate. The Caricom organization was established in the wake of the dissolution of the West Indies Federation and aimed primarily at bridging the gap between English speaking Caribbean countries and the wider world as well as promoting integration between its member states in terms
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Microbiology in odontogenic infections Most odontogenic infections contain mixed aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. predominant bacterial species present in oral cavity are maunly Streptococcus ‚ Peptostreptococcus‚ Veillonella‚ Lactobacillus‚ and Actinomyces . 11‚12 The mixed aerobic-anaerobic composition of the bacteria involved in suppurative odontogenic infections is thought to be important in the pathogenesis of infection. if bacteria involved in mixed odontogenic infections are isolated in pure
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Foundations in MicrobiologySeventh Edition 13.1 We Are Not Alone The human body exists in a state of dynamic equilibrium Many interactions between human body and microorganisms involve the development of biofilms Colonization of the body involves a constant “give and take” Contact‚ Colonization‚ Infection‚ Disease Microbes that engage in mutual or commensal associations – normal (resident) flora ‚ indigenous flora‚ microbiota Infection – a condition in which pathogenic microbes penetrate
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FOOD AND INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY Food spoilage‚ food infections and intoxications caused by microorganisms and methods for their detection Dr. Neeraj Dilbaghi Reader‚ Department of Bio & Nano Technology Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology Hisar- 125001 and Dr (Mrs.) S. Sharma Professor‚ Department of Microbiology‚ CCS Haryana Agricultural University‚ Hisar- 125001 (Revised 25-Sep-2007) CONTENTS Introduction Food Spoilage and General Principles Underlying Spoilage of Food Intrinsic
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Microbiology! 1) Groups of Organisms (7): Eukaryote: TRUE nucleus 1. Fungi 4. Bacteria 2. Algae 5. Rickettsia 3. Protozoa ! Prokaryote: NO Nucleus Ribosome is the only Organelle 6. Mycoplasma (7. Viruses: No cell structure‚ ARE NOT CELLS) Microorganisms are: ! UBIQUITOUS! ! HARMLESS IN THEIR NORMAL HABITAT ! OPPORTUNISTIC (If they leave their normal habitat and get into us) 2) Roles of Microorganisms: (Bacteria and Fungi are “Semi-Good”) - digestion -
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Microbiology Final Exam Question 1 2 out of 2 points Full induction of the lactose operon requires ________. Question 2 0 out of 2 points The enzymes that help pack DNA into the cell by coiling the DNA into a tight bundle are ________. Question 3 2 out of 2 points Gene regulation can involve a protein repressor that blocks ________ from initiating transcription. Question 4 2 out of 2 points Synthesis of a repressible enzyme is inhibited by ________.
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I. INTRODUCTION Independent Study Questions 1.) What is the fundamental difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells? Procaryotic cells do not contain a membrane-bound nucleus or any membrane-bound organelles. Eurkaryotic cells contain both a membrane mound nucleus and membrane-bound organelles (making them far more complex). 2.) List and describe the two domains of prokaryotic organisms. a. Bacteria- Most are a specific shape (cylindrical‚ spiral‚ or spherical). Cell
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MICROBIOLOGY STUDY QUESTI0NS - EXAM 1 1. Briefly discuss the theory of spontaneous generation. What scientific evidence was presented to disprove the theory? Spontaneous generation- theory (until second half of 19th century) that some forms of life can arise spontaneously from nonliving matter‚ i.e. maggots from corpses Redi (1668)- demonstrated maggots do not arise from decaying meat by filling two jars with decaying meat (one sealed‚ one unsealed). Unsealed jar developed larvae and sealed did
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