Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C013 / 4771
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Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, SEM C013 / 4771
Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (yellow). S. aureus is a Gram-positive coccus (round) bacteria that is found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and many animals. The bacteria are usually harmless, but infections can occur on broken skin or within a blocked sweat or sebaceous gland, resulting in boils, pustules and abscesses. S. aureus can also cause food poisoning, producing toxins that induce vomiting. Certain strains cause the potentially fatal toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
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Bacteria Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Cocci Coccus Colored Food Poisoning Infection Micro Organism Micro Organisms Microbe Microbes Microbiology Microorganism Microorganisms Staphylococcus Aureus Toxic Shock Syndrome Condition Disorder Microbiological
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This print showcases the intricate world of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, captured through a colored scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vibrant yellow hue illuminates these Gram-positive cocci bacteria that are commonly found on both human and animal skin, as well as mucous membranes. While usually harmless, this versatile bacterium can cause infections when it enters broken skin or clogs sweat or sebaceous glands. The consequences of such infections range from bothersome boils and pustules to more severe abscesses. Moreover, Staphylococcus aureus is notorious for its ability to induce food poisoning by producing toxins that lead to vomiting. In some cases, certain strains of this bacterium can even trigger the potentially fatal toxic shock syndrome (TSS). Through this visually stunning image, we gain a deeper understanding of the microscopic world teeming with life around us. It serves as a reminder of how seemingly insignificant organisms like bacteria play significant roles in our health and wellbeing. Science Photo Library has once again provided us with an awe-inspiring glimpse into the fascinating realm of microbiology and its impact on our lives.
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