Human Infections

Human infections are caused by microbes--protozoans, fungi, bacteria and viruses. This subtopic of microbiology is devoted to articles on infectious disease, and the microbes that cause them in humans.

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Brain-Eating Amoeba: Fatal Threat to Humans

This is a report on Amoebic Encephalitis. It discusses the species of amoeba that cause this disease and prevention and treatment methodologies.

Dec 19, 2011 – Stetson Thacker

Causes and Treatment of Pink Eye Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, a.k.a. pink eye, is an inflammation of the mucous membrane surrounding the eye. Here are common causes of and treatments for pink eye.

Nov 25, 2011 – Tami Port

Mycobacterium tuberculosis – The TB Bacteria

Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis) is the bacterium which causes the potentially fatal infectious disease tuberculosis (TB).

Nov 9, 2011 – Vicki Dennison

Antibacterial Copper Fights Hospital Acquired Bacterial Infection

Heavy metals have long been recognized to have antimicrobial properties. New studies show that copper surfaces can reduce incidence of nosocomial infection.

Oct 29, 2011 – Tami Port

Listeirosis: Listeria Bacteria and Food Poisoning

Listeria, a cold-tolerant microbe, can contaminate food and grow even under refrigeration. Here's what you need to know to protect yourself.

Oct 2, 2011 – Tami Port

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