The threat of MRSA report on an American Academy of Microbiology Colloquium held in Copenhagen, Denmark, in November 2013

Bacteria, also known as microorganisms or as microbes, play a substantial role in our lives, acting beneficially but also causing harm. Some bacterial species help in making vitamins in our gastrointestinal tract, assist in breaking down foodstuffs, and stimulate our immune systems in a healthy mann...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: American Academy of Microbiology
Other Authors: Fox, Jeffrey (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC American Academy of Microbiology [2015], 2015
Series:FAQ
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Bacteria, also known as microorganisms or as microbes, play a substantial role in our lives, acting beneficially but also causing harm. Some bacterial species help in making vitamins in our gastrointestinal tract, assist in breaking down foodstuffs, and stimulate our immune systems in a healthy manner. However, disease-causing bacteria called pathogens, can make us ill and, if not treated and controlled, can kill us
Physical Description:1 PDF file (16 pages) illustrations