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Taxonomy of Bacteria | Organisms | Microbiology

Medical textbooks are the last place to look for definitive taxonomic data. Medical sources are historically the most conservative in keeping abreast of changes in taxonomy and nomenclature. Such nomenclatural anachronisms as "Vibrio comma," "non-cholera vibrio," and "Salmonella typhosa" are examples of the ultraconservative approach of some medical sources to changes in nomenclature. The most comprehensive treatment of bacterial classification, [...]

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Top 8 Antiseptics Used to Destroy Microorganisms | Microbiology

The following points highlight the top eight antiseptics which are used to destroy microorganisms. The antiseptics are: 1. Alcohols 2. Iodine 3. Phenolics and Related Compounds 4. Peroxides 5. Dyes 6. Heavy Metals 7. Quaternary Ammonium Compounds 8. Acids. Antiseptic # 1. Alcohols: Alcohols, such as isopropanol and ethanol, probably are the most widely used antiseptics. Alcohols are used to [...]

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How do Bacteria Grow ? | Organisms | Microbiology

A typical growth curve for a population of bacterial cells, illustrates some of the dynamics that affect the population over the course of time. The population's history may begin when several bacteria enter the human respiratory tract or are transferred to a tube of growth medium in the laboratory phases of the curve are recognized as follows: The lag phase [...]

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