What are the 4 types of germs?

Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs. The main types of germs are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.

What are the 5 types of bacteria?

Bacteria are classified into five groups according to their basic shapes: spherical (cocci), rod (bacilli), spiral (spirilla), comma (vibrios) or corkscrew (spirochaetes). They can exist as single cells, in pairs, chains or clusters.

What lives in your belly button?

If you’re an innie and not an outie, your belly button is home to at least 60 to 100 or more species of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, according to new research. If you’re an innie and not an outie, your belly button is home to at least 60 to 100 or more species of bacteria, fungi and yeasts, according to new research.

Do germs have eyes?

Scientists have finally explained how bacteria senses light… The way the bacteria interpreted the light is just like that of a camera lens or a human eye. Scientists have solved the mystery of how bacteria are able to sense light – their entire body acts like a mini-eyeball!

Are all bacteria called germs?

There are four different categories of germs: bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. To better understand each of these terms in the germ group let us define each one. Bacteria are single cell organisms that can be both good and bad for our bodies.

How do germs grow?

Germs can spread from one person to another through direct contact when people shake hands, hug, or kiss. Germs can also spread through indirect contact if people touch something with germs already on it, like a doorknob, and then touch their eyes, nose, or mouth.

What bacteria can cause death?

The bacteria and viruses that cause the most illnesses, hospitalizations, or deaths in the United States are described below and include:

• Campylobacter.
• Clostridium perfringens.
• E. coli.
• Listeria.
• Norovirus.
• Salmonella.

Why do belly buttons stink?

Because of its shape and tiny skin folds, belly buttons can collect dirt, sweat, and bacteria. In fact, the average belly button contains about 67 types of bacteria. 1 This buildup can lead to a smell and even infection. Your belly button may smell because of a hygiene need or an infection caused by bacteria or fungus.

Do bacteria have hair?

Some bacteria grow electrical hair that lets them link up in big biological circuits, according to a study in PNAS. The finding suggests that microbial colonies may survive, communicate and share energy in part through electrically conducting hairs known as bacterial nanowires.

Do bacteria have emotions?

For humans, our sense of touch is relayed to the brain via small electrical pulses. Now, CU Boulder scientists have found that individual bacteria, too, can feel their external environment in a similar way. In a new study, CU Boulder researchers have demonstrated that E.

Is there a good HOTD about unusual bacteria?

It is so refreshing to see a HOTD that has real merit! You did a lot of research on this one, and your time and effort has resulted in a great Hub about unusual bacteria. As a former Medical Technologist who worked with bacteria in humans, I learned a lot here today.

Do you find bacteria interesting?

I agree – bacteria are very interesting! Erin Wilson from Michigan on July 03, 2013: Thank you for presenting the article in a way that is both informative and fun to read. Bacteria are oh so interesting.

Are some types of bacteria not as simple as we thought?

It seems, Alicia, that some types of bacteria may not be as simple as we once thought. Many of those you describe in this fascinating hub have amazing abilities. Who knew? Linda Crampton (author) from British Columbia, Canada on June 14, 2013:

What type of bacteria live in extreme environments?

Some bacteria live in extreme environments and are known as extremophiles. “Extreme” environments (by human standards) include those with a very high or very low temperature, those with a high pressure, salinity, acidity, alkalinity, or radiation level, or those with no oxygen. Microbes known as archaeons frequently live in extreme conditions.