Everything you need to know about microbial diseases. Some of the frequently asked questions are as follows:- Q.1. Name the microorganisms that form normal micro-biota of the skin. Ans. They are Gram-positive pleomorphic rods known as diphtheroids (e.g., Propionibacterium acnes) which produce propionic acid that helps to maintain low pH of the skin ranging from 3 to 5. The acidic [...]
List of thirteen important diseases caused by bacteria in humans:- 1. Diphtheria 2. Whooping Cough 3. Tetanus 4. Tuberculosis 5. Plague 6. Cholera 7. Typhoid Fever 8. Gonorrhoea 9. Syphilis 10. Botulism 11. Staphylococcal Poisoning 12. Dental Plaque 13. Dental Caries. Disease # 1. Diphtheria: Diphtheria (Gk. diphthera = membrane; ia = condition) is an acute contagious respiratory disease caused [...]
List of three major diseases caused by fungi in humans:- 1. Mycetism 2. Mycotoxicosis 3. Mycoses. Disease # 1. Mycetism (Mushroom Poisoning): Some agarics (mushrooms) are poisonous to living being. The most severe type of mushroom poisoning is caused by species belonging to the genus Amanita. A mistake can result in very unpleasant gastrointestinal upset or even death. Amanita phalloides [...]