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Some are. Or, better answer: just about all bacteria are toxic if they're in the wrong place. Some, like Escherichia coli, are good for us when they're living in our gut, but bad for us everywhere else. Other kinds are safe on the skin, but not in the blood. Others don't belong on the human body at all, but are usefully employed fixing nitrogen at the roots of green plants, or decomposing vegetable matter for soil.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoIt often depends on the infection but yes it absolutely can be. I assume that you mean like if a wound becomes infected and when that happens you are in serious danger. Infections can be fatal with out treatment and can lead to gangrene, necrosis, blood poisoning and a variety of awful things. If you are asking this question because you have an infection please seek immediate medical attention. Also clean the wound with alcohol and water and dress it in clean gauze or fabric.
Not always, but it can be.
If treated correctly with the right antibiotic even an infection that would be fatal can be stopped and you can recover. However improper antibiotic use is causing many bacteria to evolve resistance, causing loss of many previously effective antibiotics.
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∙ 14y agoThere are many kinds of bacteria. Some secrete poisons (Clostridum botulinum, for example) and others do not (one such being Lactobacillus acidopholus, found naturally in the human digestive tract and other places).
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∙ 13y agoit can be good or bad depending on the bacteria
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∙ 15y agoyes you can die from bacteria
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Logging removes trees from a hill leaving a barren landscape what type of pollution is it. Either toxic sediment nutrient bacteria?
Toxic
Wastewater is treated with chlorine to kill bacteria. However chlorine can be toxic to certain fish that live in the ocean. Why does this most likely add to the cost of cleaning water?
C.Water must have the chlorine removed before it is dumped back into the ocean.
How do humans harm estuaries?
These activities result in the immediate destruction and loss of estuarine habitats. ... The pollutants that have the greatest impact on the health of estuariesinclude toxic substances like chemicals and heavy metals, nutrient pollution (or eutrophication), and pathogens such as bacteria or viruses.
Is americium toxic?
Americium is oxydable in air.
Is lapis lazuli toxic?
The pyrite inclusions in lapis lazuli make it toxic
Do toxic chemicals help bacteria to grow?
The question is toxic to what. Not all chemicals which are toxic to humans are toxic to bacteria, and some chemicals which are toxic to bacteria are harmless to humans (which is why we can have antibiotics). There are chemicals (like Hydrogen Sulfide) which are very toxic to mammals that SOME bacteria eat as food. But there are other chemicals like chlorine which are toxic to both humans and bacteria. So the question does not have a simple answer.
Does toxic waste make bacteria?
YES!
Why does carbolic acid prevent infection?
Because it is toxic to bacteria.
What is a bacteriotoxin?
A bacteriotoxin is a toxin produced by a bacterium, or a material which is toxic to bacteria.
Is toxic shock syndrome a bacterial infection?
Yes, Toxic Shock syndrome (TSS) is a bacterial infection where certain bacteria release toxins into the body. The bacteria responsible are staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus pyogenes.
Can Bacteria secrete toxic substances that damage human tissues?
Yes. That is the primary way that bacteria make us sick.
Is compost toxic to dogs?
It can be - compost is made from the decomposition of organic material by bacteria and fungus (mostly bacteria), so your dog can get a bacterial infection from eating it. Also, many of the break-down products of composting can be toxic.
Bacteria that lack enzymes which protect themselves from toxic superoxide ions?
anerobic
Logging removes trees from a hill leaving a barren landscape what type of pollution is it. Either toxic sediment nutrient bacteria?
Toxic
How does serum affect diphtheria?
The serum neutralizes the toxic poisons that the bacteria released into the body.
What is an endotoxin?
Endotoxins are potentially toxic, natural compounds found inside pathogens such as bacteria.
How can arsenic be a nurtrient even though its toxic?
Some bacteria can use arsenic for the life.
