Introduction Syphilis is caused by Treponema pallidum, a spirochete bacterium. It is primarily transmitted through sexual contact but can also be passed from mother to child during pregnancy (congenital syphilis). Read More …
Syphilis
Category: Microbiology III Yr
Typhoid Fever
Introduction Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi (S. Typhi), a bacterium primarily affecting humans. It is transmitted through contaminated food and water, leading to severe systemic illness Read More …
Anthrax
Introduction Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, a spore-forming, gram-positive rod. The spores of B. anthracis can survive for long periods in the environment, making them a Read More …
Plague
Introduction Plague is a serious infectious disease caused by Yersinia pestis, which belongs to the Enterobacteriaceae family. It primarily affects rodents, and humans can contract it through fleas, direct contact Read More …
Leprosy
Introduction Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease primarily caused by Mycobacterium leprae. This intracellular bacterium primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces, and eyes, leading to Read More …