Disease and Microorganisms

Flashcards covering key pathogenic microorganisms and the diseases they cause.

Bacillus anthracis

The bacterium that causes anthrax.

Bacillus subtilis

A non-pathogenic bacterium often found in soil.

Bdellovibrio spp.

Predatory bacteria that can prey on other bacteria.

Borrelia burgdorferi

The bacterium that causes Lyme disease.

Bordetella pertussis

The bacterium that causes whooping cough.

Chlamydia trachomatis

A bacterium that causes various infections including trachoma.

Clostridium botulinum

The bacterium that produces botulinum toxin, causing botulism.

Clostridium perfringens

A bacterium associated with gas gangrene and food poisoning.

Clostridium tetani

The bacterium that causes tetanus.

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

The bacterium that causes diphtheria.

Salmonella typhi

The bacterium that causes typhoid fever.

Gardnerella vaginalis

Associated with vaginitis.

Helicobacter pylori

A type of bacteria linked to stomach ulcers.

Haemophilus influenzae

Can cause lung infections, ear infections, and meningitis.

Klebsiella pneumoniae

Bacteria implicated in atypical pneumonia.

Legionella spp.

Bacteria associated with Legionnaire's disease.

Listeria monocytogenes

Causes listeriosis, especially in pregnant women.