F / col TEM of Clostridium tetani bacterium
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F / col TEM of Clostridium tetani bacterium
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of the bacterium Clostridium tetani, a Gram- positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus (rod- shaped bacterium) that causes tetanus. Members of the Clostridium genus exist as soil saprophytes and as intestinal parasites of animals, giving rise to serious human diseases, including botulism, gas gangrene and severe intestinal infections, in addition to tetanus. Tetanus is common in societies where bare-footed humans live in close association with cattle or domestic animals, although the disease may result from trivial wounds to the skin. Magnification: x7800 at 35mm size, x15600 at 6x7cm size
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Bacteria Bacteria Causing Bacterial Bacteriology Bacterium Clostridium Clostridium Tetani Electron Micrograph Micro Organisms Microbe Microbes Tetanus Transmission Type Lockjaw Micro Biology
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This print showcases the false-color transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Clostridium tetani bacterium. This Gram-positive, spore-forming, anaerobic bacillus is responsible for causing tetanus, a severe and potentially fatal disease. The members of the Clostridium genus have diverse roles in nature; they exist as soil saprophytes and intestinal parasites of animals. However, their interaction with humans can lead to various serious diseases such as botulism, gas gangrene, severe intestinal infections, and tetanus. Tetanus primarily affects societies where individuals live closely with cattle or domestic animals while going barefooted. Nevertheless, this debilitating condition can also result from seemingly insignificant wounds on the skin. The magnification used to capture this image is truly remarkable: x7800 at 35mm size and x15600 at 6x7cm size. The intricate details revealed by this TEM image provide valuable insights into the structure of Clostridium tetani bacteria. It serves as a reminder that these microscopic organisms play a significant role in our lives by both benefiting us through their presence in soil and posing potential threats to human health when conditions are unfavorable. This stunning photograph was taken by Science Photo Library - an authoritative source for scientific imagery - specializing in microbiology research and offering an extensive collection of images related to bacteria, microbes, bacteriology, electron micrographs (TEM), bacterial diseases like tetanus caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria among others
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