by acecontinuinge | Oct 5, 2021
There can be no bacterial infection without the presence of pathogenic bacteria. Therefore, if pathogenic bacteria are eliminated, clients cannot become infected. You may have a client who has inflammation (in-fluh MAY-shun), a condition in which the body reacts to...
by acecontinuinge | Oct 5, 2021
The stage where the bacteria that is capable of forming a spore to protect itself does so to withstand an environmental incompatible with its existence. Bacterial spore is the ability of certain types of bacteria to form a hard keratin coating that will protect them...
by acecontinuinge | Oct 5, 2021
During the active stage, bacteria grow and reproduce. Bacteria multiply best and warm, dark, damp, or dirty places. When conditions are favorable, bacteria grow and reproduce. When they reach their largest size, they divide into two new cells. This division is called...
by acecontinuinge | Oct 5, 2021
When seen under a microscope, bacteria look like tiny bags. They generally consist of an outer cell wall that contains liquid called protoplasm. Bacterial cells grow and reproduce. The life cycle of a bacteria consists of two distinct phases: the active stage and the...
by acecontinuinge | Oct 5, 2021
Bacteria have distinct shapes that help identify them. Pathogenic bacteria are classified as described below: Cocci (KOK-sy) are round shaped bacteria that appear singly (alone) or in groups. Staphylococci (staf-uh-loh-KOK-sy) are pus forming bacteria that grow in...
