Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

Bacteria's are one-celled organisms that were discovered in 1676 by Anthony Van Leeuwenhoek. Many people like to define bacteria as a germ, but in reality germs are a form of bacteria. Most bacteria are not harmful to one's body but helpful in ways no one expects. (Lietz 6) For example bacteria located in soil that is used to grow food by turning dead animals and plants into the rich, dark topsoil. (Leitz 7) They also make shelter for humans and animals. Bacteria are removed from ones teeth and body after brushing and bathing daily. (Leitz 59) It is always completely surrounding everyone daily and no matter where you go it will always be with you at all times. (Leitz 10)

Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 and this penicillin was made of mold and killed many types of germs and was later tested on rabbits and resulted in no harm to the rabbit. The problem was that no one was able to make large quantities of it so it was not used......

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   Bacteria. Bacteria are often maligned as the causes of human and animal disease
   (like this one, Leptospira, which causes serious disease in livestock). ... ...

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   Bacteria. Bacteria are often maligned as the causes of human and animal disease
   (like this one, Leptospira, which causes serious disease in livestock). ... ...

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   Bacteria. Bacteria are often maligned as the causes of human and animal disease
   (like this one, Leptospira, which causes serious disease in livestock). ... ...

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   Bacteria 2. Describe the structure and life processes of bacteria. ... Many bacteria
   secrete a slimy capsule around the outside of the cell wall. ... ...

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   Bacteria 2. Describe the structure and life processes of bacteria. ... Many bacteria
   secrete a slimy capsule around the outside of the cell wall. ... ...