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What type of microbe is meningitis?
Bacterical Meningitis refers to the condition where the meninges, or outer membrane of the brain and spinal cord, are inflamed due to a bacterical infection. As such, it can potentially be caused by a number of different pathogens. However, the most common bacteria involved in the developed world are Streptococcus pnuemoniae and Neisseria meningitidis.Other culprits indentified in bacterical meningitis case have included Listeria monosytogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae, and Haemophilus influenzae as well.Also keep in mind, bacterial meningitis is not an isolated illness, but is often a sign of a systemic bacterial infection - an infection that has spread throughout the entire body. An infection that has progressed to the point on invading the cetral nervous system can result in septicemia and death if the patient does not receive prompt medical attention.
What type of microbe causes meningitis?
Meningitis can be caused by different types of microbes, including bacteria (such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis), viruses (such as enteroviruses and herpesviruses), fungi (such as Cryptococcus neoformans), and parasites (such as Naegleria fowleri). The specific cause of meningitis can vary depending on the age of the individual, underlying health conditions, and other factors.
What are the three bacteria responsible for causing meningitis?
Streb B was the cause of my 5-dayold son's meningitis. It is found vaginally in some women, so during delivery it could be passed on to the baby. Strep B can also cause other very serious bacterial infections in newborns. In the US. doctors swab all expectant mums as part of the childbirth routine. Unfortunately that's not the case in Britain, but thankfully my son was diagnosed swiftly and made a full recovery.
What are gram negative diplocci?
Gram negative diplocci is the name given to describe the structure and shape of the bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (the infective organism of the STD gonorrhea) as it is seen on the microscope using a technique call gram staining.
What type of microscope would be the best to view a piece of moldy bread?
we would use a light microscope
What is spirilla meningitis?
This is a type of meningitis caused by the bacteria spirillum serpens.
What type of microscope would be best to view a peice of moldy bread?
A compound microscope.
What type of microscope would be best to view a drop of pond water?
compound light microscope
What type of microscope would use to view taperworm?
To view a tapeworm, you would use a light microscope. First, prepare a microscope slide with a sample of the tapeworm, then place it under a light microscope for viewing. This type of microscope allows you to observe the external and internal structures of the tapeworm.
What type of microscope would you use to view SARS?
SARS is a virus, requiring an electron microscope to be seen.
What type of microscope would be best to use to look at different cells or organelles?
scanning electron microscope
What pathogens cause meningitis?
Neisseria meningitidis, a gram negative cocci is one of the most prevalent causes of meningitis. However, you should note that meningitis can be caused by other pathogens which penetrate the brain and cause swelling of the outermost brain layer. This leads to hemorrhaging.
