Giant Microbes by Christine Brink https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp What kingdom does your microbe belong to and what concerns should man have about it? en-us 2018-01-22 13:10:33 UTC 2018-01-25 00:35:57 UTC hello@padlet.com Antibodies (immunoglobulin) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223302712 An antibody is a Y-shaped protein produced by plasma cells in the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses.]]> 2018-01-22 13:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223302712 Hepatitis C (HCV) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223303816 As a virus, Hepatitis C does not belong to any kingdom. HCV is transmitted through bodily fluids and is seen as the most dangerous of the hepatitis viruses. It causes severe liver damage and there is no vaccine available. One of the greatest concerns about the virus is that 80% of infected persons shown no signs of the disease, meaning they can pass to others unknowingly. Some ways to prevent HCV are to use clean needles and IVs and to test donated blood. ]]> 2018-01-22 13:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223303816 "Mono" - Epstein Barr Virus michelletai7790 https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223304248 Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is concerning in that it spreads easily. EBV spreads through bodily fluids, primarily saliva. Additionally, the EBV virus can become inactive; however the virus may reactivate. If reactivation occurs, EBV can potentially spread to others, even if time has passed since initial infection. EBV is known to cause infectious mononucleosis, also called mono. Since viruses begin their classification at Order, it does not belong to any of the Kingdoms of life. Infectious mononucleosis belongs to the Order, "Herpesvirales".
References:
http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2009/weisser_mich/taxonomy.html
https://www.cdc.gov/epstein-barr/about-ebv.html]]> 2018-01-22 13:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223304248 Otitis Media/Ear Ache sterlinglej7391 https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223304873 Ear Ache (Streptococcus pneumonia can be found in the bacteria Kingdom. It is usually formed from allergies, or a cold, or even from swimming. Side effects will include, discomfort, and pain in the ear. Which could lead to lack of sleep. Fever from clogging of the middle ear canal.]]> 2018-01-22 13:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223304873 Streptococcus pyogenes (Sore Throat) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305064 My microbe is part of the kingdom Bacteria.
Man should be concerned about this bacteria because it causes a mild, yet very contagious disease, called strep throat, and skin sores, impetigo. It can be treated with prescription penicillin and/or amoxicillin. If left untreated, however, it can become rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever can spread to other regions of the body, complicating the condition. Fun fact: One may contract strep throat multiple times, so memory B cells do not protect against this infection. Additionally, strep throat is much more common in the winter, so watch out!
https://www.cdc.gov/groupastrep/diseases-public/strep-throat.html]]> 2018-01-22 13:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305064 MRSA https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305198 (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) Belongs to the kingdom eubacteria. It is resistant to all known treatments, but can sometimes be cured with a strong immune system. ]]> 2018-01-22 13:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305198 HIV https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305241 HIV is part of the Lentivirus genus. It can deteriorate the immune system and develop into AIDS which can cause a minor illness to be fatal or cause people to get sick far more often. Additionally, man should be concerned because there is no known cure for HIV or AIDS.]]> 2018-01-22 13:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305241 Yeast - Saccharomyces cerevisiae https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305773 Yeast is classified as a fungus that is commonly used in the production of bread and alcohol. Furthermore, this fungus can also cause yeast infections, which are especially common in women. Often, these infections lead to irritation and itchiness surrounding the infected area. ]]> 2018-01-22 13:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223305773 Flu https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223307253 The flu is a virus, in which it causes fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, runny nose, headaches, fatigue and other symptoms. For most, when they get the flu, or influenza, they will recover in just a few days, although for others there can be complications, such as getting ear infections or pneumonia. The flu can take current medical conditions and make them worse, such as those with asthma, may have asthma attacks when they have the flu, and those with chronic heart disease could have worsening of the condition.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/complications.htm]]> 2018-01-22 13:23:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223307253 Acne/Pimple https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223307985 Acne is in the kingdom Bacteria. Propionibacterium acnes is the bacteria primarily responsible for this condition. P. acnes love sebum, which is an oil secreted by the skin for removing dead skin cells and to lubricate skin, normally increased output during puberty, so it multiplies rapidly in those pores. This causes redness, swelling, blackheads (open comedones), closed comedones (whiteheads), papules (solid bumps),  pustules (bumps containing pus), macules (discoloration/red blotches), nodules (deeper inflammed papules), and cysts (lesions that can cause scaring). To fight against it, use creams with benxoyl peroxide, or go to the dermatologist. 

]]> 2018-01-22 13:25:24 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223307985 Bed Bug https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223308120 Cimex lectularius also known as bed bugs are parasitic insects that feast upon your blood during the night

]]> 2018-01-22 13:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223308120 Common Cold https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309346 The common cold also known as the Rhinovirus, is a virus that is the most common of the cold viruses, and has 100 different varieties and are responsible for almost 35% of colds. The Rhinovirus isn't part of any kingdom because it's a virus, which means  it isn't alive.]]> 2018-01-22 13:27:17 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309346 Dust Mites https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309525 Also known as Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, they aren’t parasitic. Instead, they pack a powerful punch with allergies, shown by a runny nose and sneezing. Feeding on dander, or your shedded skin, they are a common problem in the home. Man has combatted this with allergen-impermeable coverings, proper sanitization, and preventing the accumulation of dust. They are considered an animal.
https://entomology.ca.uky.edu/ef646]]> 2018-01-22 13:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309525 EEEEBBBOLLLLAAA https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309548 Part of the filovirus family, Ebola is a helical, non-segmented, single-stranded RNA virus. They are usually 920nm in length and 80nm in diameter (like a microscopic turd stick). They also contain a membrane which is stolen from the host cell via budding. These sticks which if incubated, will cause a multitude of symptoms including fevers, followed by diarrhea, stomach pain, vomiting, internal and external bleeding. Then between 50-90% of victims, death.























helo i dont spek england]]> 2018-01-22 13:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309548 Halitosis https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309695 Chronic Halitosis or Porphorymonas gingivalis affect over 80 million people today. It belongs to the kingdom of bacteria. Halitosis is caused by poor Oral Hygiene, Gum disease, or retained food particles. The cure to Halitosis is cured depending on the cause]]> 2018-01-22 13:28:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223309695 Ulcer (Helicobacter pylon) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223310137 Ulcers are part of the Bacteria kingdom, and is common sore that occurs either in the stomach, esophagus, or small intestine. Ulcers occur when stomach acid starts to damage the digestive track. ]]> 2018-01-22 13:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223310137 Bookworm (Anobium punctatum) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223310622 The bookworm is an insect that tends to eat and tunnel through the pages of old manuscripts. This is also known as the common furniture beetle which belongs to the kingdom of Animalia. Unlike the adults, only the larva stage of this beetle eats food. Anobium punctatum can infect the timber of old houses, which can ]]> 2018-01-22 13:30:05 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223310622 Antigen https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223311025 An antigen is a harmful substance which enters the body and causes the body to make antibodies to fight off the disease. ]]> 2018-01-22 13:31:02 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223311025 Cough (Bordetella pertussis) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223311541 Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore -- now anybody can get one!
Pertussis is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. Before a vaccine came out in the 1940s, it was a common childhood disease.






























































































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You're a lil nosy, aren't you?]]> 2018-01-22 13:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223311541 Flesh-Eating Disease (Streptococcus pyogenes) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223314719 This bacteria is able to slip under the skin, usually by a skin injury such as a cut, and begins to cause the death of tissues in the body. Symptoms normally happen within 24 hours, and this bacteria can consume an inch of flesh every hour.]]> 2018-01-22 13:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223314719 Black Death (Yersinia pestis) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223316615 The black death belongs to the kingdom Eubacteria. The black death is and viral infectious disease that cause severe illness and death until antibiotics are administered. 
 ]]> 2018-01-22 13:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223316615 African Sleeping Disease ericore7725 https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223587549 African Sleeping Disease, or more professionally African trypanosomiasis, is spread by microscopic parasites carried by tsetse flies. Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Trypanosomoa brucei gambiense travel through the blood of the fly and into the host’s, spreading throughout the victim’s blood. Symptoms are highlighted by swelling of the brain, which in result can cause insomnia by night, and chronic fatigue (sleepiness) in the day. Thus, the disease is called the Sleeping Disease as it forces the inflicted to easily drift to sleep at uncontrollable time periods, hence the name, sleeping disease. 

Source: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001362.htm

]]> 2018-01-22 22:38:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/223587549 Stomach Ache (Shigella Dysenteriae) https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/224481811 Shigella are a bacteria that is mainly caused by gas or acid in the stomach but is very contagious. It causes 10 - 20 percent of cases of diarrhea worldwide and if even 10 individual bacteria of shigella get in your system, you can easily become infected. By staying hydrated and washing your hands often, you can avoid getting this bacteria in your system and stay health.]]> 2018-01-25 00:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/brinkc1/gvzhcyh0hejp/wish/224481811