Vibrio cholerae bacterium, TEM
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Vibrio cholerae bacterium, TEM
Vibrio cholerae bacterium, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This bacterium causes cholera, an infection of the small intestine. The outer membrane (outer blue line) and cytoplasmic membrane (inner blue line) are seen. This gram- negative bacterium grows up to 0.8 micrometres in length. It is a water-borne pathogen, which is transmitted to humans in contaminated food and water. It produces a toxin that causes diarrhoea and extreme dehydration, which may be fatal if untreated. Outbreaks are associated with poor sanitary conditions and are often epidemic. Magnification x40, 000 at 5x7cm size
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Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Cholera Dehydration Diarrhoea Disease Causing Electron Micrograph Fatal Gram Negative Infection Infectious Micro Organisms Microbe Microbes Pathogenic Toxin Transmission Vibrio Cholerae Micro Biology Pathogen
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This print from Science Photo Library showcases the Vibrio cholerae bacterium, a microscopic organism responsible for causing cholera, an infection that affects the small intestine. The image reveals the intricate details of this gram-negative bacterium, with its outer and cytoplasmic membranes clearly visible as blue lines. Measuring up to 0.8 micrometers in length, this water-borne pathogen poses a significant threat to human health when transmitted through contaminated food and water. Its ability to produce a potent toxin leads to severe diarrhoea and extreme dehydration, which can prove fatal if left untreated. Cholera outbreaks are often associated with unsanitary conditions and have the potential to become epidemic in nature. This photograph serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining proper hygiene practices and ensuring access to clean drinking water. With a magnification of x40,000 at a size of 5x7cm, this coloured transmission electron micrograph offers viewers an up-close look at the disease-causing capabilities of Vibrio cholerae. It is not only fascinating from a scientific perspective but also highlights the urgent need for effective prevention strategies against such infectious pathogens.
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