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      <title>Giant Microbes by Christine Brink</title>
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      <description>What is the scientific Name of your microbe? What kingdom does it fall under (if any) and what benefits/concerns does it bring to Homo sapiens?</description>
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      <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:23:26 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Sore Throat</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Streptococcus pyogenes<br>Kingdom: Bacteria<br>Concerns: Discomfort in the throat and issues swallowing. Can develop into more serious diseases such as Rheumatic Fever. Symptoms also include watery eyes, cough, runny nose, hoarseness</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:33:15 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Kissing Disease (&quot;Mono&quot;)</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223344132</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific name: Epstein- Barr Virus<br>Concerns: Many young people get this disease by kissing or sharing drinks. At a young age, the symptoms are too mild to notice. Though, some symptoms include sore throat, swollen lymph glands, and extreme malaise. White blood cells are also increased. If people participate in strenuous activities or sports, rupture could occur.  </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:33:24 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Hepatitis </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223344277</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Hepatitis C Virus<br>Kingdom: None<br>Dangers/Benefits: This disease is transmitted by bodily fluids. It causes liver damage in more than half of people infected and there is no vaccines available to stop it. Most people who have it don't show symptoms of it, resulting in infecting others without knowing. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:33:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Black Death</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223344491</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>scientific name: Yersinia Pestis<br>concern: The black death causes death if not treated by antibiotics such as Tetracycline. Often prescribed to treat severe acne. Some concerns include new strands that may develop that will be immune to the antibiotics.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:34:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>AIDS H.I.V</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223344909</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific name: Human Immunodeficiency Virus<br><br>Kingdom: Virus' are not in a kingdom because they are not living organisms.&nbsp;<br><br>Benefits: AIDS H.I.V has no benefits<br><br>Concerns: There are no vaccine for H.I.V. and no cure for AIDS. Kills the CD4 cells, or T-helper cells which help the body fight infections. H.I.V is found in bodily fluids, and it can be transmitted when these come&nbsp; into contact with an uninfected person's broken skin or mucous membranes.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:34:40 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Flesh-eating disease </title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223344933</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Streptococcus pyogenes&nbsp;<br>Kingdom: Eubacteria<br>Benefits: None&nbsp;<br>Concerns: Diabetes, substance abuse, childbirth, old age, obesity, and chicken pocks are risk factors. It causes flu-like symptoms and purplish blisters start forming after 24 hours. It occurs  mostly in young and healthy people. It is one of the fastest- spreading diseases known today, and can consume an inch of flesh per hour. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:34:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Stomach Ache</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223344999</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Shigella dysenteriae&nbsp;<br>Symptoms of the Intestinal tract infection include:&nbsp; abdominal cramps, fever, and diarrhea.<br>Over 140 million are infected by shigella each year.<br>• Most abdominal pain is caused by gas and excessive acid, sometimes it can be something more serious.<br>•It is the culprit for 10-20% of diarrhea cases world wide.<br>•It is extremely contagious.<br>•Cures- hydration and occasionally antibiotics.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:34:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Bad Breath</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223345264</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific name: Porphormyonas gingivalis<br>Kingdom: Bacteria<br>Results from poor dental habits<br>Symptoms: Sour, metallic taste in mouth, people avoiding you, and well um bad breath.<br>Benefits: None<br>Concerns:&nbsp;<br>- Persistent bad breath can be a sign of gum disease.<br>- Eating foods such as onions, garlic, and spicy foods can cause bad breath<br>- To avoid bad breath, brush and floss teeth regularly.&nbsp;</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:35:18 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Common Cold</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223345368</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific name: Rhinovirus<br>Kingdom: Viruses aren't in a kingdom<br>Benefits/Concerns:<br>• Particularly active in the fall and winter because the rhinovirus loves the low humidity.<br>• To lower your chances of getting the common cold you can wash your hands frequently.<br>• Antibiotics can't be used to treat this condition</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:35:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Beer &amp; Bread(yeast)</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223345543</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Saccharomyces cerevisiae<br>Kingdom: Fungus<br>Benefits: It contains many vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin B, Zinc, Chromium, Iron, Magnesium, Folic acid and Biotin.<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:35:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Dust</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223345633</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Scientific Name: </strong>Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus<br><strong>Kingdom: </strong>animal<br><strong>Concerns:  </strong>They can harm those who suffer from asthma and have allergic reactions creating serious health problems. The mites release allergens which can start the production of antibodies resulting in a chemical reaction</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:35:57 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>What makes your face look bad (Pimple)</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223346116</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Propionibacterium acnes)<br>Kingdom: Bacteria<br>Concerns: While not all adults have acne, 100% of the population has suffered breakouts of it at some point in their teenage years. Testosterone production causes the sebaceous glands to increase production of oily sebum. Pores get clogged by when theres too much and Acne thrives in this. It multiplies rapidly in skin pores, and causes redness and swelling. It can cause a wide variety of lesions, ranging from open comedones, closed comedones, papules, pustules (which has pus), macules, nodules, and cysts.<br><br>Treatment can be done by using creams with benxoyl peroxide. Most of the time this works but if it dosen't, dermatologist can help with advice.<br><br>Overall this isn't anything deadly, but its very annoying and really should just die in fire.</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:36:45 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Bookworm</title>
         <author></author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223346619</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Anobium Punctatum<br>Kingdom: Animal<br>Concerns: It can eat books, those books can contain a good amount of knowledge</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:37:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Ear Ache</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223346684</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Streptococcus pneumoniae<br>Kingdom: Bacteria<br>Concerns: Very, very common in young children due to their short and straight ear tubes that provide easy access to bacteria. They are beginning to adapt to antibiotics. It can develop into more serious illnesses such as meningitis and pneumonia.&nbsp;Symptoms include ear aches, ringing in the ears, itching, draining, swelling, and redness. It can be a pulsating, burning, or sharp pain. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:37:49 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>T. brucei</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223346703</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><strong>Scientific Name:</strong> Trypanosoma brucei<br><strong>Kingdom:</strong> Excavata<br><strong>Concerns:</strong> Causes sleeping sickness; symptoms include personality changes (e.g. irritability), extreme fatigue, and, without treatment, leads to coma and death</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:37:51 UTC</pubDate>
         <guid>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223346703</guid>
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         <title>Ulcer</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223352680</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific name: Helicobacter Pylori<br>Kingdom: Bacteria<br>Benefits/Concerns:<br>• Researchers believe that&nbsp; that factors such as stress, diet, and heredity play a role in the development of ulcers.<br>•&nbsp; Antibiotics can be used to treat this condition</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:48:00 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>The Flu</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/brinkc1/ylkwx3hm3la5/wish/223352944</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Scientific Name: Influenza(Type A, B, C)<br>Kingdom: N/A<br>Concerns: Fever, Runny nose, Sore Throat, Muscle pain, headache, coughing. </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2018-01-22 14:48:28 UTC</pubDate>
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