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List of Top 10 Bacterial Pathogens A list of the Top 10 Bacterial Pathogens is summarized as follows- Top 10 Bacterial Pathogens Short Descriptions Footages Escherichia coli lactose fermenting colony on CLED agar of urine culture Beta-haemolytic colonies of Staphylococcus aureus on 5% sheep blood …
Introduction Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a gram-positive, rod-shaped bacterium that causes diphtheria, a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening respiratory infection. This bacterium was first identified and described by the German physician Edwin Klebs in 1883, and later confirmed by Friedrich Loeffler and Emil von Behring. The …
Introduction of Exotoxins and Endotoxins Numerous bacteria produce toxins, enzymes, and pigments. Toxins and enzymes play significant roles in pathogenicity. Toxins are of two types- Differences Between Exotoxins and Endotoxins The differences between exotoxins and endotoxins are as follows- S. No Exotoxins Endotoxins 1. Exotoxins …