Bursting of Staphylo- coccus bacterium
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Bursting of Staphylo- coccus bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) showing the lysis (bursting) of a single bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, by an antibiotic drug. Lysis is achieved by the destruction of the outer cell wall and the subsequent release of intracellular contents into the surrounding medium. S. aureus is a Gram-positive species of bacteria that is the commonest cause of pyogenic (pus-forming) infections in humans. Other diseases produced include osteomyelitis, bronchopneumonia and systemic septicaemia. It is also implicated in cases of food poisoning. S. aureus has evolv number of variants resistant to antibiotics. Mag: x20, 000 at 35mm, x40, 000 at 70mm size
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Action Anti Biotic Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Destroy Destruction Electron Micrograph Lysis Micro Organisms Microbe Microbes Of Bacteria Staphylococcus Aureus Transmission Micro Biology
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This print captures the intense action of a Staphylococcus bacterium bursting under the attack of an antibiotic drug. In this false-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM), we witness the destruction of the outer cell wall, leading to the release of intracellular contents into the surrounding medium. The lysis process depicted here is crucial in understanding how antibiotics combat bacterial infections. Staphylococcus aureus, a Gram-positive species commonly found in humans, is notorious for causing pyogenic infections that result in pus formation. This versatile bacterium is also responsible for diseases such as osteomyelitis, bronchopneumonia, systemic septicaemia, and even food poisoning. Unfortunately, S. aureus has evolved numerous variants resistant to antibiotics over time. The magnification level at which this image was captured allows us to appreciate the intricate details of these tiny microorganisms. At 20,000 times magnification on a 35mm scale and 40,000 times magnification on a 70mm scale, we can observe every aspect of this destructive event. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of both the resilience and vulnerability exhibited by bacteria when faced with antibiotic treatment. It highlights not only their ability to adapt but also our ongoing battle against them in medical science research and development.
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