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Tuberculosis (TB) is spread through oral contact and is extremely contagious.
It is most often caught through coughs an sneezes, though on very rare occasions you can catch it from eating/drinking infected meat from cattle with bovine tuberculosis (BTB)
The problem with TB is that the first time you contract it, it is indistinguishable from a cold, and so is not picked up on and treated. The TB bacteria can then lay dormant in your system for years before you experience the second stage which is the dangerous disease - people used to call it consumption, and many thousands of people died.
This is why it is so important to vaccinate against it.
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What organs to the bacteria that cause tuberculosis typically damage?
The bacteria that cause tuberculosis primarily damage the lungs. If left untreated, the infection can spread from the lungs to affect other organs such as the kidneys, spine, and brain.
What are three diseases caused by bateria?
1. Tuberculosis: The bacteria that cause tuberculosis are called mycobacterium tuberculosis.2. Bubonic Plague: The bacteria that cause the plague are the yersinia pestis variety.3. Cholera: The bacteria that cause Cholera are the vibrio cholerae bacteria that contaminates food stuff and water.
What is another name for mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, usually is readily identified by its rough, nonpigmented, corded colonies.Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease caused by germs that are spread from person to personthrough the air. TB usually affects the lungs, but it can also affect other parts ofthe body, such as the brain, the kidneys, or the spine. A person with TB can die if they do not get treatment.Mycobacterium is a broad group of bacteria that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
What are some bacteria that cause diseases?
Pathogenic bacteria are bacteria that cause bacterial infections to humans. Tuberculosis is one of the common diseases that are caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Other common infections caused by Pathogenic bacteria are typhoid fever, diphtheria, tetanus, and syphilis.
How does Tuberculosis cause coughing?
the body is trying to expell the tb bacteria.
What microbe cause tuberculosis?
mycobacterium tuberculosis the most common causeother causes aremycobacterium bovismycobacterium africanummycobacterium canettimycobacterium microti
What is mycobactercuim?
Mycobacterium is a broad group of bacteria that cause diseases such as tuberculosis and leprosy.
A urease test is used to identify Myobacterium tuberculosis because Urease is a sign of tuberculosis?
Because M.tuberculosis produces urease. thus indicating a person has the bacteria can cause tuberculosis.
What are the 3 examples of bacteria?
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a common bacteria found in the human gut but can also cause foodborne illnesses. Streptococcus pyogenes is a bacteria that can cause strep throat and skin infections. Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacteria responsible for tuberculosis.
Bacteria and viruses that cause disease are -?
Viruses and bacteria that cause disease are known as pathogens. Some examples are herpes simplex virus and Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Two examples of bacteria that cause disease?
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a bacteria that can cause pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections in humans. Salmonella is a bacteria commonly associated with food poisoning, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps in infected individuals.
Rod shaped spore forming bacteria such as those that cause tuberculosis are known as?
Correct Answer :bacilli
