• Legionella is a type of bacteria that can cause a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaires' disease . (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legionella tests look for these bacteria in urine, sputum, or blood. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legionella bacteria can also cause a milder, flu-like illness called Pontiac fever. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Not everyone who is exposed to Legionella bacteria will get sick. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legionella tests are used to find out whether you have Legionnaires' disease. (medlineplus.gov)
  • It may also mean not enough Legionella bacteria were found in your sample. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legionella are bacteria that are naturally found in freshwater sources such as lakes and streams. (ca.gov)
  • However, Legionella bacteria can grow and spread in human-made water systems, such as hot tubs, cooling towers (which use water to cool air as part of centralized air conditioning systems for buildings or industrial processes), hot water tanks, decorative fountains, and large buildings with complex water systems. (ca.gov)
  • Small water droplets or mist from these sources can contain Legionella bacteria, which people can inhale, causing infection in the lungs. (ca.gov)
  • Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella . (ny.gov)
  • The Legionella bacteria are found naturally in the environment, usually in water. (ny.gov)
  • Most healthy individuals do not become infected with Legionella bacteria after exposure. (ny.gov)
  • Most people with Legionnaires' disease will have pneumonia since the Legionella bacteria grow and thrive in the lungs. (ny.gov)
  • Several laboratory tests can be used to detect the Legionella bacteria within the body. (ny.gov)
  • The most commonly used laboratory test for diagnosis is the urinary antigen test, which detects a part of the Legionella bacteria in urine. (ny.gov)
  • If the Legionella bacteria are cultured (isolated and grown on special media) from sputum (phlegm), a lung biopsy specimen, or various other sites, the diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease is also considered confirmed. (ny.gov)
  • Legionnaires' disease is a form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila . (vic.gov.au)
  • Artificial water systems, including showers, spa pools, fountains, car washes and cooling towers, may provide environments that allow Legionella bacteria to multiply. (vic.gov.au)
  • Legionella bacteria occur naturally in the environment. (vic.gov.au)
  • People usually contract Legionnaires' disease by breathing in Legionella bacteria in very fine droplets of water called aerosols. (vic.gov.au)
  • This means that symptoms do not appear until 2-10 days after a person has been exposed to Legionella bacteria. (vic.gov.au)
  • Most people exposed to Legionella bacteria do not become infected. (vic.gov.au)
  • To get infected, you must breathe in contaminated droplets from a source of Legionella bacteria. (tbdhu.com)
  • Pontiac Fever is a mild form of illness caused by the same bacteria as Legionnaires' disease (Legionella pneumophial). (tbdhu.com)
  • Legionella is naturally found in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams, where it is seldom a health problem. (cdc.gov)
  • Le nombre de copies de l'ADN des Legionella a été évalué par PCR quantitative en temps réel. (who.int)
  • But an imbalance of vaginal bacteria, especially having too little lactobacillus , can cause fungus to grow out of control inside the vagina. (healthline.com)
  • Mohamadzadeh, a member of the UF Shands Cancer Center and the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute, and colleagues previously demonstrated that a genetically modified form of the beneficial bacterium Lactobacillus acidophilus can bring overactive immune responses back to normal. (ufl.edu)
  • Probiotics, or "good bacteria" like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, are typically found in dairy products like yogurt and can also be taken as supplements. (colgate.com)
  • In 2020, CDC confirmed two cases of pneumonia (one fatal) in welders caused by rare Bacillus cereus group bacteria containing anthrax toxin genes typically associated with Bacillus anthracis . (cdc.gov)
  • B. cereus group bacteria are gram-positive facultative anaerobes, often toxin-producing, that are ubiquitous in the environment and reside naturally in soil and dust ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Among seven persons in the United States reported to be infected with B. cereus group bacteria containing anthrax toxin genes resulting in pneumonia since 1994, five patients died and two had critical illness with prolonged hospitalization and recovery ( 2 - 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • In addition to the seven pneumonia cases, a cutaneous infection with B. cereus group bacteria containing anthrax toxin genes has been reported in a patient with an anthrax eschar in Florida. (cdc.gov)
  • Several actions can decrease risk for lung injury or infection, including anthrax pneumonia caused by B. cereus group bacteria, among welders and other metalworkers. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinicians should consider B. cereus group bacteria in the differential diagnosis when treating welders and other metalworkers with severe, rapidly progressive pneumonia or other anthrax-like disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Epidemiologic Investigation of Two Welder's Anthrax Cases Caused by Bacillus Cereus Group Bacteria: Occupational Link Established by Environmental Detection. (cdc.gov)
  • The organisms we commonly call bacteria belong to the group bacteria or archaea. (lu.se)
  • One type of beneficial bacteria is Christensenella minuta. (kcmuseum.org)
  • Candida albicans is a yeast the normally resides in the body in the digestive tract, kept in check by the immune system and beneficial bacteria in the body. (healthfree.com)
  • It is kept in check by beneficial bacteria, forming a balance in the intestines. (healthfree.com)
  • Through the use of antibiotics, or swimming, bathing in or drinking chlorinated water, the essential beneficial bacteria in the gut are killed off. (healthfree.com)
  • But these antibiotics also kill the same beneficial bacteria that help keep Candida in check in the normal system. (healthfree.com)
  • Another way Candida thrives is by feeding it with excessive sugar, which enables it to grow out of balance, especially when the beneficial intestinal bacteria have been weakened by chlorine. (healthfree.com)
  • Prebiotics are natural, non-digestible food components that support the growth of beneficial bacteria in your intestinal tract. (trivita.com)
  • TrophoMax is an agricultural biotech company working with a naturally occurring, beneficial bacteria to improve plant and horticultural yield. (hbs.edu)
  • Probiotics are living beneficial bacteria that live in the gut. (openhealthtools.org)
  • In addition, these bacteria are beneficial to our immune system. (openhealthtools.org)
  • One of these organisms, a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae , causes life threatening diarrhea in humans. (jrank.org)
  • They may recommend taking a stool sample to identify the presence of organisms such as parasites or bacteria. (healthline.com)
  • Such organisms may acquire additional resistance genes from bacteria introduced into soil or water, and the resident bacteria may be the reservoir or source of widespread resistant organisms found in many environments. (cdc.gov)
  • We isolated antibiotic-resistant bacteria in freshwater samples from 16 U.S. rivers at 22 sites and measured the prevalence of organisms resistant to β-lactam and non β-lactam antibiotics. (cdc.gov)
  • We frequently found organisms resistant to naturally occurring and human-modified antibiotics in U.S. rivers. (cdc.gov)
  • A large proportion of the resistant organisms were found to contain plasmids with resistance traits. (cdc.gov)
  • The ancestors of modern bacteria - single-celled organisms that were probably the first forms of life on earth - arose about four billion years ago. (lu.se)
  • The oxygen content in the air - which most organisms today are dependent on - increased approximately 2.5 billion years ago, probably thanks to a special form of bacteria, cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae). (lu.se)
  • Through their consumption, bacteria, together with other organisms, contribute to the decomposition of dead plants and animals which eventually results in both carbon dioxide that can be used in photosynthesis, and minerals that can once again be absorbed by plants - thereby making the ecosystem cycle come full circle. (lu.se)
  • People get Legionnaires' disease when they breathe in a mist or vapor (small droplets of water in the air) containing the bacteria. (ny.gov)
  • What is Legionnaires' Disease and where is it found? (tbdhu.com)
  • People get Legionnaires' disease when they breathe in air that contains the bacteria. (tbdhu.com)
  • And CDC investigations found that 9 in 10 outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease were caused by problems preventable with more effective management of water systems. (cdc.gov)
  • One of the main problems with preventing Legionnaires' disease," says Rob, "is the lack of practical knowledge of the bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • In this study, the effectiveness of polymerase chain reaction losis (Legionnaires disease) and can the water treatment protocol utilized (qRT-PCR) be found in soil and in aquatic environ- at Qatar University campus was exam- We extracted DNA from the water ments such as cooling towers ( 1,2 ). (who.int)
  • The cause is usually a change in the balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection. (drugs.com)
  • The low-cost, 3D-printed portable toolbox identifies a pair of genes in a crushed-up mosquito that reveal whether the insect is Aedes aegypti and whether it has been exposed to the Wolbachia bacterium, which prevents the spread of diseases carried by the mosquito. (mongabay.com)
  • However, it has a very clever ability to steal antibiotic resistance genes from other bacteria - I call it a bacterial kleptomaniac. (today.com)
  • To accomplish this, the researchers modified naturally occurring bacteria, removing genes that promote inflammation. (ufl.edu)
  • These active cultures help change and/or repopulate intestinal bacteria to balance gut flora. (trivita.com)
  • This, in turn, disrupts the outer cell membrane by displacing cations and leaking the intracellular contents, combining it with outer cellular contents, causing the bacteria to be unable to differentiate the bacteria's intra and outer cellular contents from one another. (ipl.org)
  • The bacteria that cause tularemia occur widely in nature and could be isolated and grown in quantity in a laboratory, although manufacturing an effective aerosol weapon would require considerable sophistication. (cdc.gov)
  • These are harmless bacteria that naturally occur in small amounts in most foods. (marquettetribune.org)
  • Lakes create the ideal environment for bacteria, parasites, and other pathogens to breed and thrive. (listverse.com)
  • Antibiotics are given to treat gastroenteritis that is caused only by parasites or certain bacteria. (msdmanuals.com)
  • There are many different types of bacteria that live in our gut. (kcmuseum.org)
  • Cheese is actually made from milk which has been cultured with certain types of bacteria and/or enzymes and then aged for a period of time. (marquettetribune.org)
  • The amount of bacteria that grew after only 48 hours was actually shocking. (buzzfeed.com)
  • However, today an alarming amount of bacteria are becoming resistant against previously effective antibiotics. (lu.se)
  • The most common cause is the freshwater species L. pneumophila which is found in natural aquatic environments. (ipl.org)
  • Bacteria have an amazing ability to live in and adapt to the most varied environments. (lu.se)
  • Photosynthetic algae and bacteria that use light as energy thrive in this zone. (jrank.org)
  • Bacteria that can survive in the absence of oxygen and sunlight, such as methane producing bacteria, thrive. (jrank.org)
  • A review published May 31, 2013, in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews found that probiotics are safe and effective for preventing Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea (CDAD) in children and adults taking antibiotics. (medscape.com)
  • Desperate to find a cure after more than a dozen antibiotics had failed, Strathdee, an infectious disease epidemiologist at the University of California, San Diego, School of Medicine, stumbled upon phage therapy: a mostly forgotten treatment discovered 100 years ago that uses viruses to kill lethal bacteria. (today.com)
  • It ends up not being killed like other bacteria are when you take antibiotics. (today.com)
  • Bacteria with intrinsic resistance to antibiotics are found in nature. (cdc.gov)
  • Molds similar to yeast are used in medicine as antibiotics, to kill off bacteria. (healthfree.com)
  • They can be used in the production of many chemicals, such as cellulose, and bacteria produce many of the antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections. (lu.se)
  • Good sanitation, vaccines and antibiotics have greatly limited these hazardous bacteria. (lu.se)
  • The bacteria can form spores that can survive in harsh conditions. (straitstimes.com)
  • But if these bacteria grow in high numbers or form spores, this is called lactic acid bacteriuria (L. aciduria), and this is a medical condition that occurs when there are too many of these bad bacteria in your system. (marquettetribune.org)
  • If you are worried about harmful bacteria being present in your water you could contact your water supplier, your local health department, and/or the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. (michigan.gov)
  • As vacationing guests relax into the bubbly hot tub, Meghan smiles, knowing that she has done all she can to minimize the risk of harmful bacteria making them sick. (cdc.gov)
  • DIY Diagnostics , a team of researchers based at University of Texas at Austin, has been investigating how the Wolbachia bacterium can be used to suppress the load of dangerous viruses transmitted to humans by one of the most notorious mosquito species, Aedes aegypti . (mongabay.com)
  • Phages are viruses that have naturally evolved to attack bacteria. (today.com)
  • In the late 1960s, Werner Arber in Switzerland, and Hamilton Smith, at Johns Hopkins University were studying how some bacteria resist invasion by viruses. (faqs.org)
  • They observed that when viruses entered the bacteria, the viral DNA was cut into small pieces and inactivated by certain bacterial enzyme. (faqs.org)
  • Probiotics are bacteria that are either the same as or similar to microorganisms found naturally in the human body. (medscape.com)
  • Since it naturally occurs in insects, its use does not disrupt ecosystems or interfere with the life cycle of other microorganisms. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • Fermentation is a process in which microorganisms like yeast and bacteria break down food components and convert them into other products. (puritan.com)
  • The requirements and recent advances of the paratransgenesis technique are detailed and an overview is given of the microorganisms selected for genetic modification, the effector molecules to be expressed and the environmental spread of the transgenic bacteria into wild insect populations. (bvsalud.org)
  • Ammonia is found throughout the environment in the air, soil, and water, and in plants and animals including humans. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia has been found in at least 137 of the 1,647 current or former National Priority Sites list identified by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia occurs naturally and is produced by human activity. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia does not build up in the food chain, but serves as a nutrient for plants and bacteria. (cdc.gov)
  • Everyone is exposed to low levels of naturally-occurring ammonia in air, food, water, and soil. (cdc.gov)
  • No health effects have been found in humans exposed to typical environmental concentrations of ammonia. (cdc.gov)
  • These tests can not definitely determine whether you have been exposed because ammonia is normally found in our bodies. (cdc.gov)
  • Ammonia is found throughout the environment in air, burns in your mouth, throat, and stomach. (cdc.gov)
  • Cancer (IARC), have not classified ammonia for been exposed because ammonia is normally found in our carcinogenicity. (cdc.gov)
  • We do not know if exposure to ammonia that the levels of ammonia and ammonium salts typically causes birth defects, or if it can pass to the fetus across the found in foods do not pose a risk to human health. (cdc.gov)
  • The machine takes raw sewage and it makes the naturally occurring bacteria convert ammonia into nitrates which is a plant nutrient. (bartleby.com)
  • For example, only bacteria can bind nitrogen from the air and create ammonia. (lu.se)
  • In a proof-of-concept study using functional MRI, researchers found that women who regularly consumed probiotic-containing yogurt showed altered activity of brain regions that control central processing of emotion and sensation. (medscape.com)
  • Acidophilus is a probiotic naturally found in the healthy human digestive tract. (puritan.com)
  • In the past it was common to sour and ferment food using naturally occurring probiotic bacteria. (lu.se)
  • These spores can be found naturally in soil and they cause anthrax when they enter human bodies. (straitstimes.com)
  • The bacteria grows best in warm water and have been found in air conditioning cooling towers, evaporative condensers, whirlpool spas, humidifiers, respiratory therapy devices, ponds and soil from their banks, decorative fountains and potable water systems. (tbdhu.com)
  • One gram of soil can contain around 40 million bacteria, and one millilitre of fresh water can contain one million. (lu.se)
  • A species of gram-positive, rod-shaped LACTIC ACID bacteria found naturally in the human intestinal flora and BREAST MILK. (bvsalud.org)
  • The presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in freshwater sources throughout the world has been documented ( 1 - 5 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Tularemia is a potentially serious illness that occurs naturally in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • Tularemia occurs naturally in many parts of the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • A bacteria that occurs naturally in mine water has been found to feed on cyanide. (cdc.gov)
  • It is 100% effective in treating all kinds of bladder problems such as the elimination of bacteria, reducing itching, reducing urine frequency, and flushing out germs. (outlookindia.com)
  • Women with BV have high numbers of many different species of bacteria in their vaginas. (healthline.com)
  • Healthy women have lower numbers of fewer species of bacteria in their vaginas. (healthline.com)
  • An animal model is a non-human species used in biomedical research because it can mimic aspects of a biological process or disease found in humans. (genome.gov)
  • This study aimed to detect Wolbachia and S. glossinidius in wild populations of G. m. submorsistans and subsequently, understand the influence that these bacteria may have on the vectorial competence of this tsetse species. (bvsalud.org)
  • They have now found that proteins on the surface of the bacteria can act on the immune system to either cause inflammation in the gut or tune it down. (ufl.edu)
  • These once daily tablets deliver friendly bacteria for the digestive and immune systems. (puritan.com)
  • Fluoride is a naturally occurring element in water. (cdc.gov)
  • Community water fluoridation is the process of adjusting the amount of fluoride found in water to achieve the best prevention of tooth decay. (cdc.gov)
  • But the bacteria can make people sick when it grows and spreads in man-made water systems. (medlineplus.gov)
  • The bacteria may then contaminate water sources, such as hot tubs, fountains, and air-conditioning systems. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Legionellosis infections happen when people breathe in mist or small drops of water that contain the bacteria. (medlineplus.gov)
  • As well, the growth of some bacteria in contaminated water can help digest the poisons from the water. (jrank.org)
  • Hot water can have a foul odor when bacteria grow on the magnesium rod in the water heater tank. (michigan.gov)
  • The bacteria grow best in warm water, like the kind found in hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water tanks, large plumbing systems, and decorative fountains that are not properly maintained. (ny.gov)
  • Having the facility team or colleague take the PreventLD Training prior to an investigation allows the team to focus their efforts on locating and preventing the bacteria from growing in a water system," says Rob. (cdc.gov)
  • Bacteria were recovered from 90 water samples by filtration and concentration. (who.int)
  • They can be found almost everywhere, even in boiling water, and deep down in the bedrock. (lu.se)
  • The bacterial counts ranged from 0.006 to 199.56 CFU/mL, and critical counts were found in 51 (56.7 %) samples. (who.int)
  • Most of the germs that end up in our makeup are harmless and ones that are found naturally on our skin. (buzzfeed.com)
  • And it's not just that you're transmitting germs to your makeup - you're then getting that bacteria-ridden makeup in your mouth, eyes, and any broken skin. (buzzfeed.com)
  • Then we transferred the makeup on the swab to a petri dish filled with nutrient agar, which is food for bacteria and other germs to grow. (buzzfeed.com)
  • Bladder Relief 911 not only strengthens the weak bladder muscles but also eliminates germs and bacteria from the system. (outlookindia.com)
  • This leads to fewer germs and bacteria in your bladder and strengthens your weak muscles. (outlookindia.com)
  • This toolkit can also determine whether a mosquito has been exposed to the Wolbachia bacteria, which infects mosquitoes and prevents them from transmitting dangerous pathogens. (mongabay.com)
  • mosquitoes and whether a mosquito has come in contact with Wolbachia bacteria. (mongabay.com)
  • The diagnostic tool uses a 3D-printed box, a smartphone camera and a simple chemical test to determine whether a mosquito is Aedes aegypti and whether it has been exposed to the Wolbachia bacterium. (mongabay.com)
  • and the other identifies the wsp gene, found in Wolbachia bacteria. (mongabay.com)
  • The fight against dengue fever has taken a significant leap forward with the emergence of a groundbreaking innovation: the use of Wolbachia bacteria to control transmission. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • A: No, Wolbachia bacteria cannot survive in human bodies. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • Symptoms usually appear 3 to 5 days after exposure to the bacteria, but can take as long as 14 days. (cdc.gov)
  • But the superbug was genetically sequenced and was found to be an Egyptian strain. (today.com)
  • Bacteria exhibit a huge diversity genetically and biochemically, and the vast majority are absolutely essential for the existence of macroscopic life on earth. (lu.se)
  • JOYCE: But the bacteria need lots of food to do that, and that's why they ended up at a sewage treatment plant in Redwood City, Calif. For the bacteria, sewage is food - or at least the methane gas from sewage. (npr.org)
  • The pathogenesis of HACEK endocarditis is thought to be due to colonization of the oropharynx with bacteria that reach the vascular space following either trauma or local infection. (medscape.com)
  • This means odor doesn't bond to the material because bacteria can't find a solid environment to grow on. (noahbrier.com)
  • It's a naturally occurring bacteria that can be found in the environment and the human body. (nbc-2.com)
  • The summary of this passage is that scientists have found it hard to deal with human waste and traditional waste treatments tend to pollute our environment and waste valuable nutrients. (bartleby.com)
  • Bacteria have a major, but not always obvious, impact on our environment. (lu.se)
  • Researchers have found that smoking causes chromosomal damage and speeds up aging. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Although happiness may vary between people based on personal experiences, the researchers found that life satisfaction - one of the factors that determines happiness - decreases after the age of nine and increases between the ages of 70 and 96. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Researchers found that women with any type of migraine are at an increased risk of developing overall breast cancer, especially estrogen-receptor breast cancer. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Researchers assessed insulin sensitivity in women to find out the reason behind increased food cravings right before a period. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Vitamin B12 can be found in fortified foods, like certain cereals, soy milk, and nutritional yeast. (forksoverknives.com)
  • Some Candida is a yeast organism that is found in everyone's body naturally. (healthfree.com)
  • A pathogen is any bacteria, virus, or other organism that causes disease or infections. (buzzfeed.com)
  • A person whose body carries GBS bacteria but who does not show signs of infections is said to be "colonized" with GBS. (faqs.org)
  • As a result, a person may not have enough healthy bacteria in their stool to fight off other infections, like the C. diff infection. (healthline.com)
  • These bacteria can be found on the skin and in the large intestine, and protect us from infections, affect how we smell, help us break down nutrients and produce vital substances such as vitamins. (lu.se)
  • Scientists found that the precise arrangement (or sequence) of nitrogen bases A, C, G. and T on the DNA strand is the recipe that codes for the manufacture of specific chemical compounds, namely proteins. (faqs.org)
  • They can be found naturally in fermented foods like tempeh and sauerkraut. (openhealthtools.org)
  • Other examples of food produced using bacteria are olives, cocoa powder, sauerkraut, vinegar and soy sauce. (lu.se)
  • PIEJA: We add the methane and oxygen continuously and kind of drip in our secret sauce based on how the bacteria are growing. (npr.org)
  • Instead, purple and green sulfur bacteria, which can grow without oxygen, dominate. (jrank.org)
  • If the surroundings contain energy-rich compounds, there is often a type of bacteria that can use these compounds to grow. (lu.se)
  • Bacteria are also used in molecular biology, biochemistry and genetics research, because they can grow quickly and are relatively easy to manipulate. (lu.se)
  • Find more information about food and drinks for 6- to 24-month-old children . (cdc.gov)
  • Their food had enough vitamin B12-containing bacteria on the surfaces to meet their needs. (forksoverknives.com)
  • A small amount of the total ethylene oxide used in the United States is used to remove the threat of mold, bacteria, and insects from herbs and spices, but because it breaks up into the air, only very small amounts could remain on food, if at all. (cdc.gov)
  • B. cereus can also be found in food, and although infection typically causes illnesses characterized by diarrhea or vomiting, B. cereus can have other clinical manifestations (e.g., pulmonary, ocular, or cutaneous). (cdc.gov)
  • In a recent crisis, more than 1500 farms in Europe received dioxin-contaminated feed from a single source over a 2-week period and food produced from animals fed on this contaminated fodder found its way onto every continent within weeks. (who.int)
  • Cooling towers provide optimum en- June 2014. (who.int)
  • Scientists have found an herb extract that stops bacteria from making cavities in your teeth. (medicaldaily.com)
  • Scientists and many others have been trying to find environmentally capable ways of dealing with human waste. (bartleby.com)
  • If F. tularensis were used as a weapon, the bacteria would likely be made airborne for exposure by inhalation. (cdc.gov)
  • according to a study in the National Institute of Health , teeth are naturally at risk of demineralization simply due to their location and exposure. (colgate.com)
  • It is most commonly reported as being found in lakes, rivers, and hot springs. (listverse.com)
  • They are also found in foods that contain prebiotics, which are substances that feed friendly bacteria in the gut. (openhealthtools.org)
  • Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria that is found in the lower intestine of 10-35% of all healthy adults and in the vagina and/or lower intestine of 10-35% of all healthy, adult women. (faqs.org)
  • Another microorganism found in saltwater are a type of algae known as dinoflagellelates. (jrank.org)
  • This most common type of vaginitis results from a change of the bacteria found in your vagina, upsetting the balance. (drugs.com)
  • Ideally, receiving the fecal transplant will provide the colon with healthy bacteria that can fight off C. diff and reduce the likelihood it'll come back. (healthline.com)
  • These bacteria help keep the vagina healthy and free of infection. (healthline.com)