Guide to Bacteria: Friend & Foe

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Bacteria is everywhere. They are microscopic organisms that are often associated with diseases and infections. Here at Bright Hub are numerous articles that deal with the many classes of bacteria, and the specific diseases each one may cause. Also included are the signs and symptoms of these diseases, and how they are detected by laboratory methods. Likewise, several articles enumerate the different medications used for treatment as well as the various measures to follow in preventing bacterial infection from spreading.

However, not all types of bacteria are considered pathogenic to man. Indeed, there are many of them that also play important roles in keeping the body healthy. Learn more about these good bacteria and how they function in the body in a positive way.

An Introduction to Helpful and Harmful Bacteria We have a deep and long-term relationship with bacteria as our bodies, inside and out are swarming with these tiny microscopic cells. Some are friends others are foes. Which are the...	How Many Tests Are Required to Determine if a Person is Free of MRSA? How many tests are required to determine if a person is free of MRSA? This is a common question asked by people who have been diagnosed or those who know someone with an MRSA. This...
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Griffith's Discovery of the Transforming Principle in Bacterial Organisms

Frederick Griffith was searching for a vaccine against Spanish flu and was using two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. During the process he discovered that gene transfer took place between...

Bacteria that Do Us Good

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The Presence of Bacteria in a Urinalysis Sample

Pain, pressure and frequency of urination can indicate an infection. Diagnosis of the presence of bacteria in urinalysis requires examination of a urine specimen as well as a culture and sensitivity for...

Why Bacteria Stop Responding to Antibiotic Treatment

Self-preservation is perhaps the strongest instinct found in all living beings and bacteria are no exception to this rule. The tiny creatures are able to develop and deploy mechanisms that fight antibiotics...

What is Oil Use per Day in the US?

The abundance of the amount of oil used on a daily basis is phenomenal and it keeps continuing to go up. With the rise in population and the increase in the demand of oil, within a few decades, we could...

Names of Bad Bacteria That Cause Human Illnesses

Gain knowledge of common human diseases and the germs that cause them. Discover ways you can avoid some of these diseases and learn to recognize bad bacteria names of germs that cause...

A Kids Study on the Role of Bacteria

Bacteria plays a much larger role in our world then we think. It covers almost every surface of our bodies, our homes and even our food!...