Bacteria (Shapes) - Lymphatic System

Bacteria

One celled microscopic organisms

Bacilli

Rod shaped, spore-forming bacteria

Anthrax

Contagious disease that can be transmitted through livestock. Spores grown in labs have been used in biological warfare

Rickettsia

Small bacterium that lives in fleas, ticks, lice. Rocky Mountain spotted fever transmitted to humans from bite of infected tick

Spirochetes

Long, slender, spiral shaped bacteria

Staphylococci

Group of bacteria that form irregular clusters, like grapes

Staph Aureus

Form of staphylococci that causes toxic shock syndrome or food poisoning

Streptococci

Bacteria that form a chain, that can cause strep throat, meningitis, and necrotizing fasciitis