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What do anaerobes do?
These organisms can produce such complications as septic arthritis, tenosynovitis, meningitis, and infections of the lymphatic system
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What is a anaerobes?
An organism that does not rely on oxygen for oxidising metabolism.
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What is an anaerobe?
An anaerobe is an organism that thrives in an environment without oxygen. Facultative anaerobes prefer an oxygen-free environment but can survive in the presence of oxygen. Obligate anaerobes are...
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What is cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium Parvum is a waterborne parasite encased in a leathery shell, or oocyst and causes severe flu-like symptoms when ingested. Once ingested the walls of the oocyst are softened by the...
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What is the difference between an aerotolerant anaerobe and facultative anaerobe?
Facultative anaerobe-can grow without oxygen presence but may uitilize it if
present
Aerotolerant anaerobe-cannot use oxygen for growth but tolerates its presence