Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria infection C016 / 9429
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Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria infection C016 / 9429
Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria infection. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a capillary (red) infected with Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria (blue). O. tsutsugamushi is the causative agent of scrub typhus, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of larval trombiculid mites. The bacteria attack endothelial cells of blood vessels, resulting in vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). The disease is characterised by the formation of a cutaneous ulcerative lesions at the site of the mite bite
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Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriological Bacteriology Bacterium Capillary Diseased Electron Microscope Infected Infection Micro Organism Micro Organisms Microbiology Microorganism Microorganisms Mouse Tissue Pathogenic Pathogens Rodent Transmission Electron Micrograph Vasculitis Abnormal Blood Vessel Cells Microbiological Pathogen Unhealthy
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This print showcases the intricate world of microbiology, specifically highlighting an infection caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi bacteria. The image, captured using a transmission electron microscope (TEM), reveals a section through a capillary infected with these bacteria. In this mesmerizing composition, the capillary is depicted in vibrant red hues while the O. tsutsugamushi bacteria appear as striking blue entities. Orientia tsutsugamushi is notorious for causing scrub typhus, a disease transmitted to humans through the bite of larval trombiculid mites. These tiny creatures serve as carriers for the pathogenic bacteria and are responsible for infecting unsuspecting individuals. Once inside the human body, O. tsutsugamushi targets endothelial cells within blood vessels, resulting in vasculitis or inflammation of these vital conduits. The consequences of this bacterial invasion manifest as cutaneous ulcerative lesions at the site where the mite has bitten its host. This photograph not only captures the visual beauty of this microscopic world but also serves as a reminder of how harmful microorganisms can be to our health. With its stunning colors and intricate details, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate both the complexity and fragility of life on a microscopic scale. It reminds us that even though we may not see them with our naked eye, microorganisms like Orientia tsutsugamushi play significant roles in shaping our understanding of biology and medicine while posing potential threats to our well-being.
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