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Microbiology
Diseases
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
12/15/2011

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Term
Strep Throat
Definition
Bacteria!
C-Streptococcus Bacteria
T-Direct Contact(Person to person)
Term
Campylobacterosis
Definition
Bacteria!
C-Campylobacter jejuni
T-bacteria passed in feces, so contaminated food, unpasteurized milk products, and other contaminated sources
S-abdominal cramps, severe diarrhea
Term
Staphylococcus
Definition
Bacteria!
C-S. aureus and S. epidermis

Causes-MRSA, Toxic Shock Syndrome
Term
Tetanus
Definition
Bacteria!
C-Clostridium tetani(lives in dirt)
T-Contact via openings in wounds that have been exposed to dirt.
Symptoms-muscle spasms(can cause fractures or tears)
Term
Shigellous
Definition
Bacteria!
C-
T-person to person
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