Syphilis

What is Syphilis?

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if it is not treated. What is the Pathology of Syphilis? The pathology of syphilis is: -Etiology: The cause of syphilis is a bacterium called Treponema pallidum. -Genes…
Lyme Disease

What is Lyme Disease?

Lyme Disease is the most common vector-borne disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. What is the Pathology of Lyme Disease? The pathology of lyme disease is: -Etiology: The cause of lyme disease is bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and Borrelia mayonii.…
Spirochete Bacterial Infections

What are Spirochete Bacterial Infections?

Spirochete Bacterial Infections are a group of spiral-shaped bacteria, which are serious pathogens for humans and cause diseases. Examples of spirochete bacterial infections include:  Lyme diseaseSyphilis
Pulmonary Pathology

What is Tuberculosis?

Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria can attack any part of the body such as the kidney, spine, and brain. What is the Pathology of Tuberculosis? The pathology of tuberculosis is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Mycobacterium Avium Complex

What is Mycobacterium Avium Complex?

Mycobacterium avium complex is a group of bacteria related to tuberculosis. These germs are very common in food, water, and soil. What is the Pathology of Mycobacterium Avium Complex? The pathology of mycobacterium avium complex is: -Etiology: The cause of…
Leprosy

What is Leprosy?

Leprosy is an infection caused by slow-growing bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae that causes skin lesions and nerve damage. What is the Pathology of Leprosy? The pathology of leprosy is: -Etiology: The cause of leprosy is Mycobacterium leprae. -Genes involved: HLA-DRB1,…
Mycobacteria Bacterial Infections

What are Mycobacteria Bacterial Infections?

Mycobacteria Bacterial Infections are a group of multisystem infections caused by the members of the family Mycobacteriaceae. Examples of mycobacteria bacterial infections include:  LeprosyMycobacterium avium complexTuberculosis
Plague

What is the Plague?

The plague is a serious bacterial infection that can be deadly that affects humans and other mammals.  What is the Pathology of Plague? The pathology of plague is: -Etiology: The cause of plague is bacterium, Yersinia pestis. -Genes involved: Not…
Pertussis bacterial infection

What is Pertussis Bacterial Infection?

Pertussis bacterial infection also called whooping cough. It is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria and gets into the nose and throat. What is the Pathology of Pertussis Bacterial Infection? The pathology of pertussis bacterial infection is: -Etiology: The…
Neisseria Bacterial Infection

What is Neisseria Bacterial Infection?

Neisseria bacterial infection causes meningococcal disease. About 1 in 10 people have these bacteria in the back of their nose and throat without being ill.  What is the Pathology of Neisseria Bacterial Infection? The pathology of neisseria bacterial infection is:…