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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Habitat Definition A habitat is a natural environment where a particular organism lives and utilizes the resources of that place for its survival, food, shelter, protection, and mating. The term habitat has been derived from the Latin word, ‘habitāre’ which … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more