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Pathogenic Bacteria

Pathogenic bacteria are capable of causing disease in an individual. They may or may not be harmless or beneficial. They can enter the body through the skin, bodily fluids, airborne particles, contact with feces, and touching the surface touched by the infected person. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Escherichia coli, and Streptococcus pneumonia are some examples of pathogenic bacteria. Infections caused by these bacteria are treated with antibiotics.

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Can viruses and bacteria be viable after 3 years?

Query: Hello doctor, Under normal circumstances are there any common viruses or bacteria (harmful microorganisms in general) that would be viable after three years?  Read Full »

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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It would have been better if your query had been clear about whether you meant the normal circumstances inside the human body or in the environmental condition. Inside the human body, bacteria and viruses can survive for many years without causing any clinical disease ...  Read Full »

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