Bacteria Notes 10/26
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We also did our DISEASE OF THE DAY! Cholera is a bacterial disease that causes terrible diarrhea. The bacteria attacks the intestine prevent it from absorbing water. The result in the individual will die of dehydration within a matter of days. The disease is spread by contaminated water and is more common in parts of the world with poor sanitation. Fortunately, we have antibiotics that can treat cholera if they are administered early enough!
After our discussion of bacteria, we began a video on bacteria. It is important to remember that not all bacteria are pathogenic. Many bacteria perform countless useful tasks for us. Bacteria are used for food production, they aid in our digestion, and they play an important role in the ecosystem.
Remember... bacteria are EVERYWHERE! There are more bacteria in your body than there are cells in your body! They are tiny and they reproduce very quickly.
OUR NEXT SCRIBE WILL BE JAY!
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