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The causative agent of whooping cough is the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. It infects the respiratory tract, where it attaches to the ciliated epithelial cells and releases toxins that damage the respiratory lining. This leads to inflammation and increased mucus production, causing the characteristic severe coughing fits associated with the disease. The toxins can also interfere with the immune response, allowing the infection to persist and spread.
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What is the cause of myxomas?
There is no known causative agent for myxoma.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What disease can cause infection on tongue?
Infection of the tongue can be caused by 1.yeasts ,like candida albicans,actinomycetas. 2.viruses,as herpes I and herpes II. 3.bacteria usually anaerobes,like fusobacterium.Bacteroides species,cocci.Also Treponema palidum which is also the causative agent of syphilis. 4.An infection of the tongue which is common is apthes.The causative agent of apthes is not known yet. Infection of the tongue can be caused by 1.yeasts ,like candida albicans,actinomycetas. 2.viruses,as herpes I and herpes II. 3.bacteria usually anaerobes,like fusobacterium.Bacteroides species,cocci.Also Treponema palidum which is also the causative agent of syphilis. 4.An infection of the tongue which is common is apthes.The causative agent of apthes is not known yet. Infection of the tongue can be caused by 1.yeasts ,like candida albicans,actinomycetas. 2.viruses,as herpes I and herpes II. 3.bacteria usually anaerobes,like fusobacterium.Bacteroides species,cocci.Also Treponema palidum which is also the causative agent of syphilis. 4.An infection of the tongue which is common is apthes.The causative agent of apthes is not known yet.
Why do microbes cause HIV?
Microbes don't cause HIV. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, and the causative agent is a virus.
What pathogen can cause AIDSHIV?
The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the causative agent of AIDS. Infection by this virus does not necessarily mean the infected person has AIDS. Upon infection, the virus could remain dormant in the system for a certain period of time. After which, it could begin rapidly multiplying and inactivating the victims immune system. Even at this stage, treatment is an option. If the infection remains unchecked for prolonged periods of time, the result is AIDS
What untreated childhood illnesses and injuries can cause mental retardation?
Hyperthyroidism, whooping cough, chicken pox, measles, and Hib disease (a bacterial infection) may cause mental retardation if they are not treated adequately
Can whooping cough cause paralysis?
In came cases.
Is it true that when a chain of infection begins when a biological agent thrives within a portal of entry?
Yes, the chain of infection begins when a biological agent enters and thrives within a portal of entry, such as a mucous membrane, respiratory tract, or broken skin. Once inside the body, the agent can start to multiply and cause an infection.
What is the causative organism of AIDS?
cause of aids is an orgnism called SKANK
What bacteria cause typhus?
The causative bacteria is called Rickettsia typhi.
Can whooping cough cause high lymphocyte?
lymphocytes are generally elevated in viral infections and leukemias and lymphomas. Most bacterial infections cause a high white blood cell count but the particular population of cells that is relatively elevated is the granulocyte, not the lymphocyte. Whooping cough is a bacterial infection and thus we would expect elevated granulocytes, not lymphocytes. With that being said, whooping cough is a strange type of bacteria and actually DOES cause high lymphocytes. This correlation is so strong that the level of lymphocytes actually correlates to the severity of the disease.
What are scientists trying to identify when they use koch's postulates?
Scientists use Koch's postulates to identify the specific causative agent of a disease by isolating, culturing, and reintroducing it into a host to recreate the disease. This helps confirm that the agent is responsible for the disease and understand its pathogenic mechanisms.
