Bacteria
Helpful and Harmful Types of Bacteria
The popular notion of bacteria is that of disease-causing and infectious organisms. Certainly there do exist bacteria that are malignant but the human body contains several types of bacteria, which are benign. Read on to know about both the helpful and harmful types of bacteria.
Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
The community today is being threatened by bacteria that are less responsive to antibiotic treatment. Read on to know more about antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Snow is Filled with Bacteria, New Study Shows
A study released this week by Louisiana State University reveals that bacteria in the clouds are primarily responsible for snow formation.
Beneficial Bacteria
Did you think that all bacteria are bad? Well, it isn’t always so. Read on to know more about good, beneficial and helpful bacteria…
Gram Negative Bacteria
Almost 90%-95% Gram Negative bacteria are considered to be harmful for the host, in other words Gram Negative bacteria are pathogens. The basic difference in the Gram Positive and Gram Negative bacteria is in the form of their cell wall structure...
Bacterial Pneumonia
Bacterial Pneumonia is an infectious disease. It affects the lungs and spreads through the blood streams to various parts of the body damaging them. The various parts may include brain, heart, kidneys, etc. It has got be treated medically only…
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus - Symptoms of MRSA Infection
MRSA is a type of bacterial infection that infects various human body parts. The infection characterizes by boils, abscesses or pimples on the skin...
Different Types of Bacteria
There are many types of bacteria which fall into different categories right from harmful to helpful bacteria and bacteria in different type of environments. Bacteria classification is mainly done based on morphology, condition required, DNA sequencing etc. Let us learn about the classification of bacteria.
Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh Eating Bacteria)
Even though very rare, Necrotizing Fasciitis (Flesh Eating Disease) as the name suggests, is very severe and dreadful disease. This disease can target anyone and anywhere, hence it is very important to understand the disease … after all prevention is better than cure!
Why do modern bacteria "resist" antibiotics, confounding medical treatment?
Antibiotics have played a profoundly important role in staving off bacterial infections since Alexander Fleming first discovered them in 1927.
E. coli (echerichija Coli, Eserihija Koli)
Echerichija coli, e.coli, e-coli, eserihija koli are all names for this controversial bacteria. We love her because for producing vitamin K in our intestines and we hate her because can cause serious problems with our health and even cause death.
Bacterial Meningitis Eliminated From Uganda
The Guardian's health editor, Sarah Boseley, explains how Hib bacterial meningitis has been virtually eliminated from Uganda
Wonders in Miniature – The Types of Bacteria that Impact Mankind
Learn all about the different types of bacteria that impact our daily lives. Bacteria is the oldest form of life on the planet, and while many people think of it as a bad thing, there are actually many types of helpful bacteria! This article explores the benefits as well as the dangers of bacteria to mankind.
Bacterial Vaginosis - Thrush Away The Candida Vaginal Infection
Bacterial vaginosis is a common complaint in women, however as common as it may be - women make it commonly clear that they want to be rid of the condition.
Beyond the Basics: Is Your Dentist Taking Shortcuts?
Chronic bacterial infections of the mouth are linked to a number of life-threatening illnesses. Researchers have found that mouth bacteria can be aspirated into the lung to cause respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia.
Can Green Tea Help Treat Bacterial Infections?
Research is showing that, in addition to preventing disease, the powerful anti-oxidants in green tea may have an anti-bacterial effect, as well.
Acne Bacteria and The Acne Environment
Contrary to popular belief, acne bacteria do not cause acne. Life long acne researcher exposes the true connection between acne bacteria and acne formation. Discover why acne is not a problem with your skin.
Dust Clouds Transport Bacteria From Africa Around the World
Giant clouds of dust whipped up by desert storms in Africa can carry infectious organisms to other continents, scientists claim today.
Anthrax Killer 'could Grow More Bacteria'
The powdered anthrax posted to US politicians and media figures last year had been made less than two years earlier and whoever produced it could grow more and strike again, it was reported yesterday.
Echerichija coli, e.coli, e-coli, eserihija koli are all names for this controversial bacteria. We love her because for producing vitamin K in our intestines and we hate her because can cause serious problems with our health and even cause death.
Bacterial Meningitis Eliminated From Uganda
The Guardian's health editor, Sarah Boseley, explains how Hib bacterial meningitis has been virtually eliminated from Uganda
Wonders in Miniature – The Types of Bacteria that Impact Mankind
Learn all about the different types of bacteria that impact our daily lives. Bacteria is the oldest form of life on the planet, and while many people think of it as a bad thing, there are actually many types of helpful bacteria! This article explores the benefits as well as the dangers of bacteria to mankind.
Bacterial Vaginosis - Thrush Away The Candida Vaginal Infection
Bacterial vaginosis is a common complaint in women, however as common as it may be - women make it commonly clear that they want to be rid of the condition.
Beyond the Basics: Is Your Dentist Taking Shortcuts?
Chronic bacterial infections of the mouth are linked to a number of life-threatening illnesses. Researchers have found that mouth bacteria can be aspirated into the lung to cause respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia.
Can Green Tea Help Treat Bacterial Infections?
Research is showing that, in addition to preventing disease, the powerful anti-oxidants in green tea may have an anti-bacterial effect, as well.
Acne Bacteria and The Acne Environment
Contrary to popular belief, acne bacteria do not cause acne. Life long acne researcher exposes the true connection between acne bacteria and acne formation. Discover why acne is not a problem with your skin.
Dust Clouds Transport Bacteria From Africa Around the World
Giant clouds of dust whipped up by desert storms in Africa can carry infectious organisms to other continents, scientists claim today.
Anthrax Killer 'could Grow More Bacteria'
The powdered anthrax posted to US politicians and media figures last year had been made less than two years earlier and whoever produced it could grow more and strike again, it was reported yesterday.