i Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Detection of Genes
... sources showed resistance to the four main groups of antibiotics tested namely; quinolones, aminoglycosides, nucleic acid inhibitors and beta-lactam antibiotics tested. ...
... sources showed resistance to the four main groups of antibiotics tested namely; quinolones, aminoglycosides, nucleic acid inhibitors and beta-lactam antibiotics tested. ...
1 ABUNDANCE, GENETIC DIVERSITY AND SYMBIOTIC
... Recent census findings on the population of Western Kenya region shows that more than 80% of the population is involved in agricultural activity (Albinus at al., 2008). These farmers repeatedly cultivate their land causing a reduction in soil fertility and hence crop productivity. Chemical fertilize ...
... Recent census findings on the population of Western Kenya region shows that more than 80% of the population is involved in agricultural activity (Albinus at al., 2008). These farmers repeatedly cultivate their land causing a reduction in soil fertility and hence crop productivity. Chemical fertilize ...
Clostridium perfringens Infections in Baby Calves
... Necropsy of the calf, in cases of Types C and E, will sometimes reveal severe necrosis (tissue damage) and hemorrhage in the small intestine. Calves affected with Type A will often show inflammation, ulceration, and hemorrhage of the lining of the rumen and abomasum. Because C. perfringens is often ...
... Necropsy of the calf, in cases of Types C and E, will sometimes reveal severe necrosis (tissue damage) and hemorrhage in the small intestine. Calves affected with Type A will often show inflammation, ulceration, and hemorrhage of the lining of the rumen and abomasum. Because C. perfringens is often ...
Bacteria in Agrobiology
... plant growth and to suppress plant pathogens living in plant rhizosphere. It was isolated from soil infested with plant pathogens (Krebs et al. 1998) and is successfully commercialized as biofertilizer by ABiTEP GmbH (http://www.abitep.de/). The beneficial action of FZB42 and its closely related “co ...
... plant growth and to suppress plant pathogens living in plant rhizosphere. It was isolated from soil infested with plant pathogens (Krebs et al. 1998) and is successfully commercialized as biofertilizer by ABiTEP GmbH (http://www.abitep.de/). The beneficial action of FZB42 and its closely related “co ...
PloS one
... consists of the mammalian and plant pathogens as well as the opportunistic pathogens and some environmental species, whereas the A group is divided into two subgroups, which includes many environmental and plant-associated species [3]. The goal of this report is to characterize the members of the A ...
... consists of the mammalian and plant pathogens as well as the opportunistic pathogens and some environmental species, whereas the A group is divided into two subgroups, which includes many environmental and plant-associated species [3]. The goal of this report is to characterize the members of the A ...
The Wonderful World of Microbes
... Describe viral composition and diversity Explain the two viral life cycles Answer if viruses should be considered living or not ...
... Describe viral composition and diversity Explain the two viral life cycles Answer if viruses should be considered living or not ...
Practical Microbiology
... fungus; work with lyophilised cultures, etc.), and ingestion (e.g. during mouth pipetting, or by eating or drinking in the laboratory). Since the infectious dose of a disease-causing agent is vital, the higher concentration of microorganisms associated with certain research procedures (e.g. cultivat ...
... fungus; work with lyophilised cultures, etc.), and ingestion (e.g. during mouth pipetting, or by eating or drinking in the laboratory). Since the infectious dose of a disease-causing agent is vital, the higher concentration of microorganisms associated with certain research procedures (e.g. cultivat ...
Pathogenesis of Diseases of the Stomach
... inflammation. No-one had taken much notice because it was such an outlandish notion. Everyone knew that bacteria couldn't survive in the stomach's acid environment. They'd been taught so at medical school. ...
... inflammation. No-one had taken much notice because it was such an outlandish notion. Everyone knew that bacteria couldn't survive in the stomach's acid environment. They'd been taught so at medical school. ...
Raw Milk - Simmons College
... Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep or goats that has not been through the process of pasteurization or other heat treatment. Advocates of raw milk claim that it is healthier due to more complete macronutrients, more vitamins and minerals and preservation of good bacteria when it is not heated. While ...
... Raw milk is milk from cows, sheep or goats that has not been through the process of pasteurization or other heat treatment. Advocates of raw milk claim that it is healthier due to more complete macronutrients, more vitamins and minerals and preservation of good bacteria when it is not heated. While ...
investigation of the function and structure of ace2p
... cells in the fission yeasts Schizosaccharomyces. The formation and cleavage of the septum requires strict coordination to prevent cell lysis. These processes are under the control of complex networks of genes and proteins. The transcription factors Sep1p and Ace2p play essential roles in cell separa ...
... cells in the fission yeasts Schizosaccharomyces. The formation and cleavage of the septum requires strict coordination to prevent cell lysis. These processes are under the control of complex networks of genes and proteins. The transcription factors Sep1p and Ace2p play essential roles in cell separa ...
the role of earthworm gut-associated microorganisms
... agent responsible for scrapie was very resistant to UV and ionizing radiation,i.e. against the treatments that normally destroy nucleic acids (Alper et al., 1967). The other hypothesis, so called "virino hypothesis", suggested the presence of an agent-specific nucleic acid enveloped in a hostspecifi ...
... agent responsible for scrapie was very resistant to UV and ionizing radiation,i.e. against the treatments that normally destroy nucleic acids (Alper et al., 1967). The other hypothesis, so called "virino hypothesis", suggested the presence of an agent-specific nucleic acid enveloped in a hostspecifi ...
BugBase Predicts Organism Level Microbiome Phenotypes
... significant difference in the abundance of aerobic bacteria was seen across host country (p > 0.620), due to the anaerobic conditions of the lower gastrointestinal tract (Figure 2D). However, BugBase did predict those from the USA to have significantly lower levels of facultative anaerobes than thos ...
... significant difference in the abundance of aerobic bacteria was seen across host country (p > 0.620), due to the anaerobic conditions of the lower gastrointestinal tract (Figure 2D). However, BugBase did predict those from the USA to have significantly lower levels of facultative anaerobes than thos ...
A two-component regulatory system interconnects
... resistance phenotype was suppressed in PAOW2 by deletion of the parS and parRS genes and conferred to PAO1Bes by chromosomal insertion of the mutated parRS locus from PAOW2. As shown by transcriptomic analysis, only a very small number of genes were expressed differentially between PAOW2 and PAO1Bes ...
... resistance phenotype was suppressed in PAOW2 by deletion of the parS and parRS genes and conferred to PAO1Bes by chromosomal insertion of the mutated parRS locus from PAOW2. As shown by transcriptomic analysis, only a very small number of genes were expressed differentially between PAOW2 and PAO1Bes ...
The Transfer of Defective Lambda Lysogeny between
... (Weigle & Delbruck, 1951). There exist, however, defective lambda lysogenic organisms in which the yield of phage particles averages less than 10-6/induced bacterium. The cause of this defect appears to be a mutation of a prophage gene, for it recombines with other prophage markers during the bacter ...
... (Weigle & Delbruck, 1951). There exist, however, defective lambda lysogenic organisms in which the yield of phage particles averages less than 10-6/induced bacterium. The cause of this defect appears to be a mutation of a prophage gene, for it recombines with other prophage markers during the bacter ...
Wastewater Bacteria
... treatment plants. The organisms here consist of procaryotes (bacteria) and eucaryotes (protozoa and metazoa). The biological processes occur in aerobic and anoxic environments and are based on respiration. The anaerobic digester is the most commonly used anaerobic biological treatment unit at munici ...
... treatment plants. The organisms here consist of procaryotes (bacteria) and eucaryotes (protozoa and metazoa). The biological processes occur in aerobic and anoxic environments and are based on respiration. The anaerobic digester is the most commonly used anaerobic biological treatment unit at munici ...
CSF samples
... 87% of patients with bacterial meningitis will have >1,000/ mm3 99% will have >100/ mm3. <100 WBCs/ mm3 is more common in viral meningitis. ...
... 87% of patients with bacterial meningitis will have >1,000/ mm3 99% will have >100/ mm3. <100 WBCs/ mm3 is more common in viral meningitis. ...
β-Lactam Antibiotics
... • Ertapenem lacks coverage against Pseudomonas acinetobacter, two common nosocomial agents ...
... • Ertapenem lacks coverage against Pseudomonas acinetobacter, two common nosocomial agents ...
Taxonomical Classification of Bacteria by MALDI - TOF
... Figure 6: Comparison of MALDI-TOF MS spectral fingerprint of Serratia marcescens NCTC 10036, the first database match (Top) to the parallel test data for Serratia marinorubra NCTC 10845, with the second, third and fourth database matches of Serratia rubidaea, homotypic synonym Serratia marinorubra ( ...
... Figure 6: Comparison of MALDI-TOF MS spectral fingerprint of Serratia marcescens NCTC 10036, the first database match (Top) to the parallel test data for Serratia marinorubra NCTC 10845, with the second, third and fourth database matches of Serratia rubidaea, homotypic synonym Serratia marinorubra ( ...
Outline of Medical Microbiology
... streptococcus. Master the three hemolytic types of streptococcus. Master the biological characteristics of meningococci and gonococci Master the pathogenesis of pneumococci Understand the following concepts: 1. Coagulase ...
... streptococcus. Master the three hemolytic types of streptococcus. Master the biological characteristics of meningococci and gonococci Master the pathogenesis of pneumococci Understand the following concepts: 1. Coagulase ...
History of Infections Associated With Combat
... accuracy. A cornerstone of therapy was topical treatment. Lint or vegetable fibers served as an absorbent, grease formed a barrier against external contamination, and honey was used for its antibacterial effects, all of which have been shown to have some efficacy.3–5 The Egyptians often applied excr ...
... accuracy. A cornerstone of therapy was topical treatment. Lint or vegetable fibers served as an absorbent, grease formed a barrier against external contamination, and honey was used for its antibacterial effects, all of which have been shown to have some efficacy.3–5 The Egyptians often applied excr ...
Biosurfactant: A Potent Antimicrobial Agent
... reasonable to expect diverse properties and physiological functions for different groups of biosurfactants. Moreover, these molecules can be tailor-made to suit different applications by changing the growth substrate or growth conditions. Although most biosurfactants are considered to be secondary m ...
... reasonable to expect diverse properties and physiological functions for different groups of biosurfactants. Moreover, these molecules can be tailor-made to suit different applications by changing the growth substrate or growth conditions. Although most biosurfactants are considered to be secondary m ...
Detection and enumeration of coliforms in drinking water: current
... classical techniques. They are, however, more expensive, and the incubation time, even though reduced, remains too long for same-day results. More sophisticated analytical tools such as solid phase cytometry can be employed to decrease the time needed for the detection of bacterial enzymatic activit ...
... classical techniques. They are, however, more expensive, and the incubation time, even though reduced, remains too long for same-day results. More sophisticated analytical tools such as solid phase cytometry can be employed to decrease the time needed for the detection of bacterial enzymatic activit ...
Ch 27 Notes - Dublin Schools
... • Most prokaryotic cells are 0.5–5 µm, much smaller than the 10–100 µm of many eukaryotic cells • Prokaryotic cells have a variety of shapes • The three most common shapes are spheres (cocci), rods (bacilli), and spirals Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummin ...
... • Most prokaryotic cells are 0.5–5 µm, much smaller than the 10–100 µm of many eukaryotic cells • Prokaryotic cells have a variety of shapes • The three most common shapes are spheres (cocci), rods (bacilli), and spirals Copyright © 2008 Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Pearson Benjamin Cummin ...
FINAL REPORT
... proposed by the International Joint Commission. Recent studies have shown that the eagle is an appropriate model for assessing the spatial and temporal trends of persistent toxic substances and has been selected by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as a biosentinel species. This proje ...
... proposed by the International Joint Commission. Recent studies have shown that the eagle is an appropriate model for assessing the spatial and temporal trends of persistent toxic substances and has been selected by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as a biosentinel species. This proje ...