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Examples of bacteria pathogenic for a human are:
§ Staphylococcus aureus, causing skin infections, pneumonia, infection of the heart valves, etc.
§ Streptococcus pyogenes, causing "strep throat", cellulitis, etc.
§ Neisseria gonorrheae, causing gonorrhea
§ Salmonella, causing diarrhea in food poisoning
§ Helicobacter pylori, causing chronic gastritis
§ Mycoplasma, causing atypical pneumonia
Viruses usually cause systemic infections, affecting the whole body. Examples of viruses, pathogenic for a human:
§ Rhinovirus, causing common cold
§ Influenzavirus, causing flu, bird flu, Swine Flu
§ Herpes simplex virus causing herpes labialis (cold sore) or herpes genitalis
§ HIV, causing AIDS
§ Ebolavirus, causing hemorrhagic fever
§ List of viruses pathogenic for a human
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn terms of specific species, this would make for an extremely long list. In terms of catergories, there are harmful bacteria, viruses, protozoa, yeast, and fungi. The status of viruses is subject to some debate. They exist in the grey intermediate state between being a harmful microorganism and a toxic chemical.
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∙ 12y agoStaph and strep are harmful microorganisms.
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∙ 13y agoSalmonella and Escherichia coli (also known as E Coli)
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∙ 13y agovirus and fungus
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∙ 11y agopox virus
plasmodium
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Why is microorganisms cannot be rigidly classified as either 'harmful' or 'harmless'?
Microorganism are sometimes only harmful in certain environment. Some organisms that may be harmful to some people or animals may not be harmful to others.
What are some harmful effects of the ozone layer?
Some harmful effects areIt will increase the amount of UV Radiationsun burnblindnessskin cancersevere crop damagedestroy microorganisms
What are some names of harmful fungi?
bracket funguspuffballs
How bacteria can become harmful to microorganisms?
Bacteria compete with other bacteria and microorganisms by secreting toxins and antibiotic proteins.
What are harmful effects of micro organisms in a human?
microorganisms can be harmful and useful! Yeast is a microorganism and is used in bread. but some bacteria (microorganism) can be harmful, they can make you ill or kill you. but in our imune system there are antibacteria fighting off disease and protecting us. So microorganisms can be harmful and beneficial
What are some harmful microorganisms?
Bacteria or mold
What is the harmful microorganisms?
10 harms of microorganisms
How are microorganisms harmful?
They can make you sick, some can kill you and can give you infections.
How are microoganisms harmful to cells?
how are microorganisms harmful to the enviorment
Why is microorganisms cannot be rigidly classified as either 'harmful' or 'harmless'?
Microorganism are sometimes only harmful in certain environment. Some organisms that may be harmful to some people or animals may not be harmful to others.
How are some disease microorganisms made inactive to use as vaccines?
because some of them may be harmful to the body
What are some names of bad microorganisms?
fungi,protozoa,bacteria
What are harmful microorganisms called?
pathogens
What are some harmful effects of the ozone layer?
Some harmful effects areIt will increase the amount of UV Radiationsun burnblindnessskin cancersevere crop damagedestroy microorganisms
What microorganisms are not harmful?
helpful microorganisms help our bodies proceed health
What are the useful and harmful effects of microorganism?
Some microorganisms are part of the body's natural processes. For instance, the bacteria of your digestive tract help you to digest food. Other microorganisms can cause disease. Some otherwise beneficial bacteria can be harmful if they become too abundant.
What are some harmful micro organisms?
Harmful microorganisms cause disease and illness to animals and plants. Some of these include E. coli, the cholera virus, anthrax and Lyme.
