The Gram-negative bacterium Bordetella pertussis is the source of whooping cough, a highly dangerous respiratory illness. It mainly affects newborns and young children and is spread by respiratory droplets. When B. pertussis infects the respiratory system, it causes symptoms like inspiratory whoops, paroxysmal coughing, and post-tussive vomiting. Given the risk of serious consequences, especially in […]
Biochemical Test a widespread Gram-positive, non-motile, anaerobic bacteria in both human and animal digestive tracts is Bifidobacterium bifidum. Many biochemical assays are used to identify Bifidobacterium bifidum, some of which are specific to its special metabolic properties. bifidum, a series of biochemical tests are employed. These tests include Gram staining, which confirms its gram-positive nature,
Aeromonas hydrophila is the rod-shaped, facultatively anaerobic, gram-negative bacterium frequently found in aquatic settings. It is well recognized to infect both people and animals with a wide range of illnesses. The identification and characterization of this bacteria depend on biochemical assays. The main biochemical assays that are used to identify Aeromonas hydrophila are summarized below.
A gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria called Aeromonas caviae is frequently found in aquatic settings. It is well known to cause a wide range of illnesses in people, including wound infections and gastroenteritis. To distinguish A. caviae from other Aeromonas species and similar bacteria, biochemical testing is essential. The main biochemical tests for identifying A. caviae will
Lyme disease, discovered in the 1970s in Lyme, Connecticut, is a multisystemic infectious disease caused by the spirochete bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. It is mostly transmitted to humans via the bite of infected black-legged ticks from the genus Ixodes. It is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere and a major public health concern
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Epidemiology is a critical scientific subject that investigates the distribution and causes of health-related states or events within specific populations, with the goal of using this information to control and prevent health issues. Its broad scope of study includes infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, environmental health concerns, and genetic variables. It covers a wide range
Bacteriophages act an important role in bacterial ecology, evolution, and biotechnology. They can alter bacterial populations by triggering host cell lysis, which affects the dynamics of the microbial community. Bacteriophages have also been explored and used in a variety of biotechnological applications, such as phage treatment to treat bacterial infections and phage display for protein
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Gram-negative Acinetobacter baumannii is a well-known cause of serious hospital-acquired infections and a major contributor to antibiotic resistance. For effective clinical management, this pathogen must be accurately identified. The oxidase test (negative), the catalase test (positive), the glucose oxidation test (positive under oxidative conditions), and the growth at 42°C test (positive) are important biochemical tests
Bial’s Test is a biochemical test used to determine whether pentoses, or sugars with five carbons, are present in a sample. When separating pentoses from hexoses (six-carbon sugars) and other carbohydrates, this test is especially helpful. A chemical test called Bial’s Test is used to identify pentose carbohydrates. The test is based on the production
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Bulk transport is the term used to describe the passage of big molecules or particles through the endocytosis and exocytosis processes across the cell membrane. Larger complexes including proteins, polysaccharides, and big particles are intended to be transported via bulk transport as opposed to simple diffusion or active transport, which entail the movement of small
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