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Bacteria
Bacteria
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Escherichia coli (E. coli), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus are three bacteria of significant importance in microbiology and healthcare. E. coli, a gram-negative bacterium, resides in the human intestine and serves as a model organism for genetic research. However, certain pathogenic strains can cause gastrointestinal and urinary tract infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, another gram-negative bacterium, is highly adaptable and often found in various environments. It poses a challenge due to its antibiotic resistance and causes opportunistic infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive bacterium, inhabits the skin and mucous membranes and can lead to a range of infections, from skin issues to severe conditions like bloodstream infections. Understanding these bacteria is crucial for managing and preventing associated diseases, including antibiotic-resistant strains.

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Escherichia coliPseudomonas aeruginosaStaphylococcus aureusbacteriagram-positive bacteriumgram-negative bacterium
Wahnou, H. Bacteria. Encyclopedia. Available online: https://encyclopedia.pub/image/128 (accessed on 31 March 2025).
Wahnou H. Bacteria. Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/image/128. Published Sep 04, 2023. Accessed 31 March, 2025.
Wahnou, Hicham. Bacteria. 2023. Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/image/128.
Wahnou, H. (2023). Bacteria. Encyclopedia. https://encyclopedia.pub/image/128
Wahnou, Hicham. "Bacteria." Encyclopedia, 2023, https://encyclopedia.pub/image/128. Accessed 31 March, 2025.
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