Introduction Neisseria is a genus of Gram-negative, aerobic diplococci that are exclusively human pathogens. Most species are commensals of the upper respiratory tract, but some are highly pathogenic. The two Read More ……..
Neisseria
Category: Microbiology II Yr
Clostridium
Introduction Clostridium is a genus of Gram-positive, spore-forming, obligate anaerobic bacilli of major medical importance. These organisms are widely distributed in soil, dust, water, and the gastrointestinal tract of humans Read More ……..
Bacillus
Introduction Bacillus is a genus of Gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria Belongs to the family Bacillaceae Widely distributed in soil, water, air, and vegetation Organisms are aerobic or facultative anaerobic Characteristically form Read More ……..
Brucella
Introduction Brucella is a genus of Gram-negative, facultative intracellular coccobacilli. Brucella species are the causative agents of brucellosis, also known as undulant fever, Malta fever, or Mediterranean fever. Brucellosis is Read More ……..
Bordetella
Introduction Bordetella is a genus of small, Gram-negative, aerobic coccobacilli. Bordetella pertussis is the principal causative agent of whooping cough (pertussis). Whooping cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease transmitted Read More ……..