Habitat

Habitat and Morphology of Acinetobacter baumannii

Habitat and Morphology of Acinetobacter baumannii

Habitat of Acinetobacter baumannii The first Acinetobacter found in soil was discovered in 1911 by M.W. Beijerinck. It is associated with aquatics environment. It has been recovered from soil, water, animals, and humans. Found in the respiratory and oropharynx secretions of infected individuals. Found in hospital environment and accounts for 10% nosocomial infections in ICU. It … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Acinetobacter baumannii

Habitat and Morphology of Gardnerella vaginalis

Habitat and Morphology of Gardnerella vaginalis

Habitat of Gardnerella vaginalis Normal flora in 40% female (small amount) Found in urine Rarely in blood and wound Found in the anorectal flora of healthy adults of both sexes and as well as children. Isolated from normal vagina of reproductive age female & male urethra (partners of women with bacterial vaginosis). Optimum pH for growth … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Gardnerella vaginalis

Habitat and Morphology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Habitat of Mycoplasma pneumoniae They are found in the mucosa of upper respiratory tract (UTR) and urogenital tract of humans. Also found in oral cavity. They are also present in sewage, plants, animals, insects, humans and hot springs. They grow slowly than bacteria. They are self-replicating bacteria. They are atypical bacteria. They do not grow … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Mycobacterium leprae

Habitat and Morphology of Mycobacterium leprae

Habitat of Mycobacterium leprae They are found in soil, water and air. Found in the soils where the leprosy infected people live. Most of them are non-pathogenic and non-parasitic. Found in warm tropical countries. Mycobacterium leprae are found in the peripheral nerves of humans. Found in the cold parts of the body like hand, feet … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Mycobacterium leprae

Habitat and Morphology of Streptococcus pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Streptococcus pneumoniae

Habitat of Streptococcus pneumoniae Streptococcus pneumoniae are found worldwide. Found in primates, livestock and felines. They are the part of normal flora of upper respiratory tract infection in humans. Mostly found in throat and nasal passage. They infection mostly children in winter seasons. They are Mesophilic, 30 to 35°C. Morphology of Streptococcus pneumoniae They are … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Streptococcus pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Shigella dysenteriae

Habitat and Morphology of Shigella dysenteriae

Habitat and Morphology of Shigella dysenteriae Habitat of Shigella dysenteriae They are found worldwide. Humans are only the natural host. They are also found in human intestinal tract. They are mostly found in the area where there is overcrowded. Prevalent in low waste management areas and no safe drinking water supply. Houseflies serves as vectors. … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Shigella dysenteriae

Habitat and Morphology of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Klebsiella pneumoniae Habitat of Klebsiella pneumoniae They are found in mouth, skin and intestinal tract of human beings. They are also found in soil, water and sewage. Also found in bowel and respiratory tract of humans and animals. Found in the hands of hospital personnel. They are responsible for community and hospital … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Klebsiella pneumoniae

Habitat and Morphology of Listeria monocytogenes

Habitat and Morphology of Listeria monocytogenes

Habitat and Morphology of Listeria monocytogenes Habitat of Listeria monocytogenes They are the natural pathogens of wide range of animals, birds, fish, ticks and crustacean. They are saprophytic in soil, water, sewage and plants decaying. They occasionally colonizes the human gastrointestinal tract (1-10%). They can be isolated from foods for human consumption, including raw and … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Listeria monocytogenes

Habitat and Morphology of Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Habitat and Morphology of Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Habitat and Morphology of Corynebacterium diphtheriae Habitat of Corynebacterium diphtheriae Found in nasopharynx as well as in skin lesions, which actually represent a reservoir for the spread of diphtheria. Also found in mouth, throat, nose, skin and wound of infected person. Animals do not easily contract diphtheria. Patients carry toxigenic organism upto 3 months after infection. … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Habitat and Morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Habitat and Morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Habitat and Morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Habitat of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Human is only the natural host. Found in human urogenital tract. Rectal carriage in healthy individuals. Typically seen in pus cells (intracellular) Found intracellularly in polymorphonuclear leukocytes, or a specific category of white blood cells with varying shapes of nuclei. Morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae Gram –ve … Read moreHabitat and Morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae