Here is a list of fourteen major diseases that are caused by bacteria: 1. Tetanus 2. Anthrax 3. Tuberculosis 4. Diphtheria 5. Meningitis 6. Pertussis 7. Streptococcal Pneumonia 8. Gonorrhea 9. Syphilis 10. Leprosy 11. Cholera 12. Botulism 13. Shigellosis 14. Typhoid Fever. Disease # 1. Tetanus: Tetanus (Greek tetanos means to stretch) is caused by Clostridium tetani. C. tetani [...]
The following points highlight the major effects of adhesion on bacteria. The effects are: 1. Effect on Bacterial Growth 2. Production of Siderophores 3. Structures Involved in Adhesion of Host Cells. 1. Effect on Bacterial Growth: Growth of uropathogenic strain of E. coli is inhibited after adhesion to uroepithelial cells of human. This effect was adhesion-dependent. It may be demonstrated [...]
In this article we will discuss about the bacterial adhesion to host cells. Before entering inside, bacteria adhere to host cells and secrete product(s) or structural products complementary to host. Hence, bacteria are found adhered to host's epithelial cells due to direct adhesion to host cells or binding to secretory products that coat host cells or bacteria. For example, teeth [...]