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What are bacteria? Bacteria are single-cell organisms that are neither plants nor animals. They usually measure a few micrometers in length and exist together in communities of millions. A gram of soil typically contains about 40 million bacterial cells. A milliliter of fresh water usually holds about one million bacterial cells. The earth is estimated to hold at least 5 nonillion bacteria, and much of the earth’s biomass is thought to be made up of bacteria. Types There are many different types of bacteria. One way of classifying them is by shape. There are three basic shapes. Spherical: Bacteria shaped like a ball are called cocci, and a single bacterium is a coccus. Examples include the streptococcus group, responsible for “strep throat.” Rod-shaped: These are known as bacilli (singular bacillus). Some rod-shaped bacteria are curved. These are known as vibrio. Examples of rod-shaped bacteria include Bacillus anthracis (B. anthracis), or anthrax. Spiral: These are known as spi...

Psoriasis is not contagious and cannot spread between people. But, it can spread from one area of the body to another, especially without treatment. Avoiding triggers, such as alcohol and tobacco, and following a treatment plan can stop symptoms worsening. Psoriasis is a common autoimmune condition that affects the skin. It can be painful, and some with the condition may experience embarrassment due to stigma or find others treat them differently during a flare-up. However, psoriasis is nothing to be embarrassed about. In this article, find out more about how psoriasis can spread through the body and ways of slowing or preventing its progression. Does psoriasis spread? Getty Images Psoriasis affects the skin, and people who have never seen it before may think the condition is contagious. However, it is not. One person cannot pass psoriasis to another. The condition can spread from one part of a person’s body to another. This is not because it passes from the affected skin to other ...

Alum is used in many ways at home. From skin care to making water clean, alum is used. At the same time, in Ayurveda and other traditional medical systems, it has also been considered a helpful substance for the treatment of many health problems. Actually, various medicinal properties are found in alum, which make it beneficial in terms of medicine. Antibiotic, antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant properties are found in alum, which reduces the risk of many health problems and also provides relief from many problems. Mixing alum in water and drinking it can give all these benefits to our health. Read here what are the health benefits of drinking alum water and what is the right way to consume . Health Benefits of Drinking Alum Water Easy Home Remedy for Cough Drinking alum water is beneficial for people who have frequent cough problem in rainy and winters. Drinking alum dissolved in lukewarm water provides relief in problems like dry phlegm and whooping cough, while it also hel...

Dementia is not a disease, but a mental disorder. Dementia can cause a lot of damage to a person's mind and body. The chances of dementia increase with age. Dementia is a disease in which the sufferer as well as his family have to face a lot of difficulties. With dementia, the mental state of a person worsens with age.The effect of this disease in the elderly is more than in the rest of the people. Symptoms of this disease mainly appear after the age of 65.the disease starts from middle age itself.Reasons like sleeping pattern, diet and depression are mainly responsible for this disease. You will be surprised to know that a very common medicine is also responsible for increasing dementia. Taking this medicine can increase the risk of dementia.  a person's memory gradually starts to weaken due to the consumption of antibiotics in middle age. Especially women have to face this problem more. During the study, researchers found that taking antibiotics to get rid of bacterial ...