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Well, in terms of most deaths per year: -Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, the bacterium that causes the disease Tuberculosis, kills more people a year than any other bacteria (about 1.5 million deaths a year). -Plasmodium, a genus of protozoan parasites (the deadliest species being Plasmodium Falciparum) that causes the disease malaria, kills more people a year than any other parasite (about 2 million deaths a year). -Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), the virus that causes the disease Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), kills more people than any other virus (about 2 million deaths a year). In terms of highest fatality rate, then I don't know. However, I do know that an infection by the Zaïre virus (a type of Ebola virus) has a fatality rate of over 80%. That's less than one case out of five that survives. It's also of note that if Tuberculosis and Malaria are addressed immediately and receive proper medical attention, they can be treated so that the disease does not accelerate death. Most Malaria-caused deaths are in children under 8 years old that do not receive medical attention. AIDS treatment, however, only delays death. Treatment can keep victims alive for decades (though most victims die much sooner), though eventually the virus will overcome.
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Viruses frequently infect bacteria and insert new genes into the genetic material of the bacteria When these infected bacteria reproduce asexually which genes would most likely be passed on?
The genes that are inserted by the virus into the bacteria's genetic material would most likely be passed on during asexual reproduction. This can lead to the spread of the viral genes to the bacteria's offspring.
What term describes most bacteria?
Bacteria and viruses are the most common cause of food poisoning. The symptoms and severity of food poisoning vary, depending on which bacteria or virus has contaminated the food. The bacteria and viruses that cause the most illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths in the United States are: Salmonella.
What is the most likely etiologic causative agent?
The most likely causative agent depends on the specific disease or condition being discussed. It could be a bacterium, virus, parasite, fungus, or environmental factor. Further information would be needed to provide a more specific answer.
Can most pathogens be seen only with a microscope?
Yes. The word "pathogen" explicitly refers to a microorganism, virus, or bacteria.
What bacteria is the most intelligent?
It is difficult to define intelligence in bacteria as we do in higher organisms. However, some bacteria have shown remarkable abilities such as forming biofilms, communicating through chemical signals, and adapting to changing environments through genetic mutations. Examples of bacteria that display complex behaviors include Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Myxococcus xanthus.
What is the current most deadly disease?
The Ebola virus is the current most deadly disease.
What is the world's most deadly virus or bacterium?
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Pneumonia is a bacteria or virus?
Pneumonia is an inflammation or infection of the lungs most commonly caused by a bacteria or virus. Pneumonia can also be caused by inhaling vomit or other foreign substances.
What is measles bacteria or virus?
Measles is an infection of the respiratory tract that can be caused by both a bacteria and a virus. Most people think of the virus strain typically, as there is a vaccine for it, and people rarely need to be treated with antibiotics for the bacteria strain.
How is discoid lupus contracted?
Discoid lupus is not contracted because it is not caused by a pathogen (virus, bacteria, or parasite). Discoid develops in people who are genetically predisposed to autoimmunity and in the presence of triggers, most notably ultra violet light.
Is Ebola a bacteria fungus or bacteriaor virus?
It is not. HIV is a virus. It has a completely different make-up from a bacteria. The most important difference between a bacteria and a virus is that a virus does not have the ability to replicate on its own. It needs a host, another cell, to reproduce, unlike bacteria which can reproduce on their own.
Is chlamydia an infection or a disease?
Chlamydia is a disease, but is not considered to be caused by a virus. It is an obligate intracellular parasite due to it having a lipopolysaccharide wall, resembling that of gram-negative bacteria. Therefore, it is considered to be caused by bacteria, not a virus.
Which is more dangerous a virus or bacteria?
Both viruses and bacteria can be dangerous, but viruses are generally considered more dangerous because they depend on host cells to reproduce, making them harder to control and eliminate. Bacteria can be treated with antibiotics, while most viral infections require supportive care and antiviral medications.
How can you remove Hapilli virus?
Its not easy to remove hapilli virus (google redirect virus). its the most iritating and deadly virus I ever faced. You can learn more about it and how to remove it from the related link.
What diseases are caused by microbe?
Some diseases caused by microbes include: influenza (virus), tuberculosis (bacteria), malaria (parasite), and athlete's foot (fungus). Microbes can cause a wide range of illnesses in humans and other organisms.
what STD that is caused by a not by bacteria or a virus?
Most STD's are caused by Bacteria. To give a few examples: Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia... (etc)
Is cryptosporidium a virus fungus or bacteria?
It's neither.. its considered apart of the protist kingdom. Fungi have their own kingdom as does bacteria, animals, archaea and plants. Plants, Animals, Fungi and Protists are all called Eukaryotes because they all are similar in that they all have a nucleus and things called "membrane bound organelles". They are generally considered more complex then Archaea and Bacteria. The amazing thing about Eukaryotes is that originally they were once bacteria as well. However millions of years ago a bacteria engulfed another bacteria which kept living inside the other bacteria and released nutrients from inside the bacteria which actually helped it survive. That original bacteria turned into the "membrane bound organelles" we find in eukaryotes today!!!!!! The nucleus of the eukaryotes (which bacteria and archaea dont have) may have arisen from an engulfed virus but we still dont know if that is correct. :S Some Protists can cause infection while most don't.
