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Does V. cholerae die in acid?
Because V. cholerae is sensitive to acid, most cholera-causing bacteria die in the acidic environment of the stomach
How much bacteria is on food?
if its in warm weather the bacteria will multiply more rapidly than in a colder climate the bacteria multiples by the minute it may double it may triple depending on the climate the warmer the faster the bacteria will multiply and will cause food spoil.
What can strepcocuss mutans do to your teeth?
The acidic environment in the mouth cause tooth decay.
Why was it originally thought that bacteria could not be cause of stomach ulcers?
The severe acidity of the stomach was thought to be too extreme for bacteria to survive.
Can bacteria thrive in an environment low in pH?
Some can, while others can not. It depends on the type of virus. Often, non enveloped viruses are more resistant to low pH, such as the enteroviruses. On the other hand, many enveloped RNA viruses are very sensitive to low pH, and can be inactivated by acid wash.
Can acid in the stomach kill germs?
Yes, stomach acid, primarily hydrochloric acid, helps kill germs and bacteria that we ingest with food or drink. The acidic environment in the stomach destroys many pathogens before they can cause infections.
Why do belly buttons have an odor?
The Belly Button sweats, but that is not the cause. The cause is the Bacteria living in the sweat. Bacteria thrive in a warm, moist environment, i.e. your Belly Button
What do chemicals have to do with he environment?
cause sometimes they help clean out bad things such as bacteria and algae
Why don't most other types of bacteria produce ulcers?
Most other types of bacteria do not produce ulcers because they lack the specific mechanisms and enzymes needed to disrupt the protective mucosal barrier of the stomach and cause damage to the tissues. Helicobacter pylori, the bacteria responsible for most ulcers, is uniquely adapted to survive in the acidic environment of the stomach and has specialized virulence factors that allow it to colonize the stomach lining and cause inflammation.
What are the two general ways that bacteria causes disease?
The two general ways that bacteria cause disease ...... First is the body immunity as it decrease the bacteria easily cause disease. Second is the favorable environment for the bacterial growth.
What are some examples of conditions that might cause some bacteria to form endospores?
Some bacteria respond to an unfavorable environment by forming endospore.
Can all bacteria cause disease?
No, not all bacteria cause disease. Many bacteria are actually beneficial and essential for functions like digestion and nutrient cycling in the environment. Only a small percentage of bacteria are pathogenic and have the potential to cause diseases in humans and animals.
