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Bacillus12
Bacteria15
  • A variety of different microorganisms form "spores" or "cysts", but the endospores of low G+C gram-positive bacteria are by far the most resistant to harsh conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Living bacteria and dormant stages of bacteria known as spores, have been found in many sediments with reported ages of up to hundreds of million years. (creation.com)
  • The most common bacteria that lead to corrosion of steel can use sulfur as an energy source, and even a small amount of sulfur present in the steel or on surfaces can be enough. (emlab.com)
  • Some soil inhabiting bacteria can form extremely resilient spores, whilst many of those causing intestinal disease can be destroyed by elevated temperatures. (ufl.edu)
  • While use of medical marijuana is becoming more common, transplant recipients should be aware that medical marijuana (the plant product) obtained from dispensaries has been found to contain multiple types of fungi and Gram‐negative bacteria including ones with multidrug resistance. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Performing skin cytology is key for the identification of bacteria and inflammatory cells, with cocci and neutrophils being the most common findings. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • we know that resistant strains (MDR, XDR, PDR) have arisen in single incidents around the globe but why are these bacteria not common and not spreading quickly as humans keep using antibiotics and killing the non-resistant strains which these Amr strains have to compete for resources. (stackexchange.com)
  • Why do bacteria adapt quickly to antibiotics but not to much more common threats? (stackexchange.com)
  • One of the most common types of bacteria contamination is bacterial blotch. (qualityspores.store)
  • Clostridioides difficile, previously known as Clostridium difficile, often referred as 'C. difficile' or 'C. diff' is a gram positive spore forming bacteria. (cochrane.org)
  • While antibiotics can be very effective against bacterial infections, including C. difficile, they can also harm the beneficial bacteria that are vital to a healthy intestinal microbiome. (cochrane.org)
  • During these conditions, animals ingest the anthrax bacteria when they consume contaminated grass and hay, or by inhaling the spores. (tscra.org)
  • A gram-positive, non-spore-forming group of bacteria comprising organisms that have morphological and physiological characteristics in common. (bvsalud.org)
  • Tularemia, a bacterial zoonosis, is caused by Francisella tularensis, one of the most infectious pathogenic bacteria known. (cdc.gov)
  • Anthrax bacteria can survive in the environment by forming spores. (who.int)
Pathogens9
  • This could potentially contaminate soil and ground water with both bacterial and/or protozoan pathogens. (ufl.edu)
  • common bacterial pathogens and atypical organisms respond to antimicrobial therapy. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Vashe Wound Solution has been tested against many common pathogens, including fungi, spores, and multi-drug-resistant bacterial strains. (steadmed.com)
  • Anthrax spores provide that ability for them to survive that process much better than other pathogens. (thebulletin.org)
  • Well water from private or public wells in areas that are not screened frequently for bacterial pathogens should be avoided if possible because of potential risk of Cryptosporidium, Giardia , and bacterial coliform contamination. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Leaf spot is another disease that may stem from fungal or bacterial pathogens. (gardeningknowhow.com)
  • Watermelon and other cucurbit plants can become infected with numerous, common fungal and bacterial pathogens. (jungseed.com)
  • Some of these pathogens can be seed-borne and although at Jung Seed Company we procure all our seeds from reputable sources, and rigorously test for germination standards many pathogens such as Bacterial Fruit Blotch, may be present on a seed coat without our knowledge. (jungseed.com)
  • Because of the alarming and rising problems with antibiotic resistance among bacterial pathogens, there is an urgent need to rapidly develop new types of antibiotics and other anti-bacterial agents. (lu.se)
Clostridium4
Germination4
  • The spore coat, which acts like a sieve that excludes large toxic molecules like lysozyme, is resistant to many toxic molecules and may also contain enzymes that are involved in germination. (wikipedia.org)
  • Bacteriocins represent one potential treatment as they may inhibit spores in the post-germination/outgrowth phase of the spore cycle. (ucc.ie)
  • Hydrolysis of cortex peptidoglycan during bacterial spore germination. (medscitechnol.com)
  • Prevention of foodborne botulism relies on the inhibition of spore germination and subsequent growth and toxin production, or the destruction of viable spores in food and beverages. (bvsalud.org)
Bacterium2
  • During the '70s, viable spores of a thermophilic (heat loving) bacterium were discovered in lake sediments with radiocarbon ages of 7 Ka or more. (creation.com)
  • No other reports were reported for this bacterium spores in high-acid foods. (hindawi.com)
Infection7
  • 15 of the 29 Apollo astronauts reported a bacterial or viral infection during a mission, immediately after, or within 1 week of landing back on earth. (todayifoundout.com)
  • In temperate climates, infection is most common during winter months. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Superficial pyoderma is a bacterial infection confined to the upper layers of the skin and hair follicle. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • The most common type of sinus fungal infection is allergic sinusitis. (my-buys.com)
  • Bacteremia may be common in the early phase of infection. (cdc.gov)
  • they've often had a bacterial infection already. (cdc.gov)
  • To assess potential for early detection of oral infection by B. anthracis spores for preparedness of a bioterrorism attack. (bvsalud.org)
Viable6
  • There are many reports of spores remaining viable over 10,000 years, and revival of spores millions of years old has been claimed. (wikipedia.org)
  • Astrophysicist Steinn Sigurdsson said "There are viable bacterial spores that have been found that are 40 million years old on Earth - and we know they're very hardened to radiation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Viable spores, with proven autochthonous origin, have recently been isolated from water inclusions in the late Permian Salado evaporite, New Mexico (USA). (creation.com)
  • However, current rates of bacterial life decay (the decrease in the number of viable spores with time) do not support the age of 250 Ma. (creation.com)
  • Panspermia proponents note that the large time frame of space travel would be no barrier since studies have suggested that certain " bacterial spores can remain viable for up to 250 million years . (todayifoundout.com)
  • These control experiments indicate that this is a viable method for the detection of C. botulinum spores in household dust. (bvsalud.org)
Anthrax spores3
  • When anthrax spores germinate in the oropharynx, a mucosal lesion may be observed in the oral cavity or oropharynx. (cdc.gov)
  • When anthrax spores germinate in the lower gastrointestinal tract, symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea (either of which may contain blood), and abdominal swelling. (cdc.gov)
  • One famous example of such an attack was the letter containing anthrax spores [1]. (bvsalud.org)
Microorganisms2
  • Disinfecting , on the other hand, "describes a process that eliminates many or all pathogenic microorganisms except bacterial spores on inanimate objects. (vanguardcleaning.com)
  • Thermal processing is a common method of destroying vegetative microorganisms to ensure food safety, but this technique may cause undesirable nutritional and quality effects [ 3 ]. (hindawi.com)
Contamination4
  • Being careful and extremely clean is essential to the success of your mushroom supply, since mushroom spores are vulnerable to contamination at every part of the cultivation process. (qualityspores.store)
  • In this article, we'll discuss what contamination is, the most common types of contamination, and how it affects mushroom spores. (qualityspores.store)
  • In simple terms, contamination is the presence of anything unwanted in your mushroom spores . (qualityspores.store)
  • Some of these materials can contain significant bacterial contamination. (cdc.gov)
Infections11
  • Infections with group B Streptococcus , Listeria monocytogenes , or gram-negative rods (eg, Escherichia coli , Klebsiella pneumoniae ) are common causes of bacterial pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • Most commonly, it is the result of infections (bacterial, viral, or fungal), but it can occur as a result of chemical injury (gastric acid/aspiration of food/hydrocarbon and lipoid pneumonia/radiation-induced pneumonia). (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Complete blood count: WBC count is often increased with a polymorphic predominance in bacterial infections. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Smoking and exposure to environmental tobacco smoke are risk factors for bacterial and community‐acquired viral infections. (guidelinecentral.com)
  • Most commonly, however, pyoderma refers to bacterial infections of the skin. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • Bacterial pyodermas are either simple or complex infections. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • However, fungal diseases of rosemary do occur as well as a couple of bacterial infections. (gardeningknowhow.com)
  • Blight infections are both fungal and bacterial, and result in patchy leaf growth and yellowish spots. (gardeningknowhow.com)
  • There are many types of bacterial infections that can affect your horse. (rockymountainequine.com)
  • If you notice symptoms of any of the following common types of bacterial infections, contact us, so we can examine your horse and provide appropriate treatment options. (rockymountainequine.com)
  • Patients with fungal sinus infections involving these elements can be compared to bacterial sinusitis. (my-buys.com)
Germinate1
  • However, when spores germinate they lose the majority of their resistance traits, making them susceptible to a variety of food processing treatments. (ucc.ie)
Survive2
  • They even survive for long periods of time as spores without any nutrients. (creation.com)
  • Showed that bacterial spores could survive the extreme conditions of outer space for six years if they were protected from extraterrestrial solar UV radiation. (todayifoundout.com)
Vegetative2
  • Common antibacterial agents that work by destroying vegetative cell walls do not affect endospores. (wikipedia.org)
  • The sampler was tested with spores of actinomycetes and other bacterial and fungal spores, as well as with vegetative cells, which are common in industrial, agricultur al, and health-care environments. (cdc.gov)
Sporogenes2
  • The measured D10 value for spores of C. sporogenes ATCC 19404 was 8.27 mJ/cm2 indicating it was more resistant than the strains of C. botulinum used in this study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Spores of C. sporogenes possessed a D10 value of 14.4 mJ/cm2. (bvsalud.org)
Peptidoglycan1
Symptoms4
  • Pharyngitis and otalgia/otitis are other common symptoms. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Symptoms can be identical to bacterial sinusitis, and when examining the nose, nasal polyps and a thick drainage are found. (my-buys.com)
  • Unlike many forms of bacterial meningitis, TBM is often difficult to diagnose, as initial symptoms are generally subacute and often nonspecific (although occasionally may present more acutely), and neck stiffness is typically not present in the early course of the illness. (medscape.com)
  • Less specific symptoms such as fever, fatigue, and headache are also common. (cdc.gov)
Viral1
  • These can be bacterial, viral or mechanical in nature, or they may be caused by allergies. (rockymountainequine.com)
Contaminants1
  • Bacterial spores are common contaminants of food products, and their outgrowth may cause food spoilage or food-borne illness. (ucc.ie)
Inhalation2
Resistant3
Strains2
  • Spores of C. botulinum were inactivated by UV-C, with doses required for incremental log reduction (D10) values calculated using linear regression ranging from 2.87 to 3.70 mJ/cm2 for Group I strains and 4.46 to 6.15 mJ/cm2 for Group II strains. (bvsalud.org)
  • Spores of both Group I and Group II C. botulinum strains tended to form large aggregates, visible with phase contrast microscopy, that resulted in severe tailing. (bvsalud.org)
Oropharyngeal1
Antimicrobial1
  • In dogs, superficial pyoderma is the most common form of pyoderma, and it is also the most common reason for antimicrobial use in small animal practice. (merckvetmanual.com)
Diseases8
  • Other diseases, including the bacterial illness tularemia, have also been studied, but, Koblentz said, weapons programs have shied away from diseases like influenza that spread easily. (thebulletin.org)
  • CEASE can be used for organic production and targets common fungal diseases such as Botrytis , Powdery Mildew , Anthracnose, Didymella bryoniae (Gummy Stem Blight) and several leaf spot diseases such as Alternaria and Entomosporium . (arbico-organics.com)
  • CEASE also controls bacterial diseases such as Pseudomonas, Erwinia, and Xanthomonas spp. (arbico-organics.com)
  • Effective against both bacterial and fungal diseases . (arbico-organics.com)
  • Learn about the most common rosemary diseases and how you can combat any problems. (gardeningknowhow.com)
  • If you see no insects, a closer look is required to decide which common rosemary diseases might be infecting the plant. (gardeningknowhow.com)
  • The most common fungal diseases are root rot and powdery mildew . (gardeningknowhow.com)
  • Bacterial diseases are less common but may arise in favorable conditions and in contaminated soils . (gardeningknowhow.com)
Morphological1
  • Chemical and morphological studies of bacterial spore formation. (wikidata.org)
Pathogenic1
  • The small intestines are primarily affected, and an elevation of the adenosine monophosphate (AMP) levels is the common pathogenic mechanism. (medscape.com)
Cryptococcus1
  • Avoiding exposure to fungal spores (Cryptococcus, Histoplasma, etc) by avoiding plant and soil aerosols (such as mulching), pigeon, and other bird droppings, chicken coops, and caves. (guidelinecentral.com)
Soil2
  • These spores are common in soil, and are likely to be present throughout the many miles of gas pipeline throughout the world. (emlab.com)
  • It has a thin lipopolysaccharide-containing envelope and is a hard, non-spore-forming organism that survives for weeks at low temperatures in water, moist soil, hay, straw, and decaying animal carcasses. (cdc.gov)
Mold3
  • Unfortunately, there are several common types of mold that affect mushrooms. (qualityspores.store)
  • Green mold is another one of the most common types of mold affecting mushrooms. (qualityspores.store)
  • These materials include leaves, mold spores, dead insects, bird droppings, and particulate matter from local sources of air pollution. (cdc.gov)
Resistance2
  • Dipicolinic acid could be responsible for the heat resistance of the spore, and calcium may aid in resistance to heat and oxidizing agents. (wikipedia.org)
  • Why don't vaccines cause bacterial resistance? (stackexchange.com)
Blotch1
  • Yellow to brown spots on or near the edge of your mushroom caps can signal bacterial blotch in your mushroom spores. (qualityspores.store)
Biochemical1
  • Two most common types of larvicides typically used are microbial and biochemical. (littleelm.org)
Proteins2
  • The core contains the spore chromosomal DNA which is encased in chromatin-like proteins known as SASPs (small acid-soluble spore proteins), that protect the spore DNA from UV radiation and heat. (wikipedia.org)
  • Processes like these have evolved from common ancestors of both eukaryotes and prokaryotes, and it becomes increasingly clear that the bacterial versions of these basic cell functions use similar ancestral molecules, for example cytoskeletal proteins, as those used in animal and plant cells. (lu.se)
Streptococcus1
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common bacterial pathogen in infants aged 1-3 months. (medscape.com)
Pneumonia5
  • Right lower lobe consolidation in a patient with bacterial pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • Cough is the most common symptom of pneumonia in infants, along with tachypnea, retractions, and hypoxemia. (medscape.com)
  • Viruses are the most common cause of pediatric pneumonia. (medscape.com)
  • Persistent effusions and empyemas are the most common serious complications of bacterial pneumonia. (pediatriconcall.com)
  • Pneumonia can occur at any age, although it is more common in younger children. (medscape.com)
Meningitis2
  • Unlike most forms of bacterial meningitis, TBM is more likely to cause neurological deficits, including altered mental status, personality changes, and, as the lesions may result in neurovascular compression, cranial nerve deficits and infarcts. (medscape.com)
  • Most patients with anthrax meningitis have cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) abnormalities consistent with bacterial meningitis, and the CSF is often described as hemorrhagic. (cdc.gov)
Occur1
  • Most U.S. cases occur June-September, when arthropod-borne transmission is most common. (cdc.gov)
Particles1
Cryptosporidium1
  • Common waterborne protozoa include Cryptosporidium , Entamoeba histolytica (the cause of amebic dysentery), and Giardia . (cdc.gov)
Radiation2
  • Three dimensional plots of the synergistic response of wet spores to thermoradiation treatment showed the most effective combinations of heat and radiation to be in the temperature range of 50 to 60 ° C with dose rates of about 10 krads/hour. (unm.edu)
  • This study examined the lethality of 254 nm UV radiation (UV-C) to spores of Group I and Group II C. botulinum. (bvsalud.org)
Treatment4
  • The spores were subjected to treatment under two sets of conditions. (unm.edu)
  • Wet spores were suspended in water during treatment, while spores in the dry state were treated in air which had a relative humidity of about 30% at room temperature. (unm.edu)
  • There are many reasons a person can have dysbiosis, including proton pump inhibitor therapy, inflammatory bowel disease, and immunocompromised states, but the most common cause of dysbiosis is treatment with antibiotics. (cochrane.org)
  • Please review the following pages for information regarding common conditions that affect horses as well as your horse's treatment options. (vetpetcare.com)
Plants1
Cosmos1
Fungus2
  • Fungus gnats are one of the most common threats to mushrooms. (qualityspores.store)
  • 2013. Bacterial farming by the fungus Morchella crassipes. (unine.ch)
Coat2
  • The spore is sometimes surrounded by a thin covering known as the exosporium, which overlies the spore coat. (wikipedia.org)
  • However, after further studies this group concluded that the structure of the spore coat protein was different from keratin. (wikipedia.org)
Outer1
  • Another difference, the rigid outer bacterial cell envelope, is especially significant as it plays a major role in determining virulence. (ufl.edu)
Chemical2
  • Dipicolinic acid is a spore-specific chemical that appears to help in the ability for endospores to maintain dormancy. (wikipedia.org)
  • 9 Agricul- tural exposures were the most common occupation for hypersensitivity pneumonitis in the Czech Republic, with 69% of cases of farmer's lung (cattleman and dairyman), followed by malt workers and chemical workers. (cdc.gov)
Form3
  • The name "endospore" is suggestive of a spore or seed-like form (endo means 'within'), but it is not a true spore (i.e., not an offspring). (wikipedia.org)
  • Cushing disease) is the most common form of hyperadrenocorticism and. (merckvetmanual.com)
  • In its most common natural form, it creates dark sores on the skin, from which it derives its name. (who.int)
Cells4
  • Protozoa are also unicellular, but have more in common with animal cells. (ufl.edu)
  • They are found as either unicellular yeast cells or multi-cellular filaments (hyphae), and produce spores by both sexual and asexual processes. (ufl.edu)
  • A polysaccharide, or sometimes a polypeptide layer, surrounding bacterial cells peripheral to the cell wall. (innvista.com)
  • For a researcher armed with the powerful tools of genetics and molecular biology, the simple bacterial cells provide great experimental systems for investigating fundamental functions of a living cell. (lu.se)
Conditions1
Researchers1
  • The researchers then decided to find the source of the bacterial growth and they first assumed it was inside the hand dryers. (healthversed.com)
Mechanism1
  • His notion of spores being the reproductive mechanism for the growth was a large blow to the previous suggestions of spontaneous generation. (wikipedia.org)