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Illustration of a magnified Rickettsia rickettsii bacterium, a tick in the process of biting human skin, and a person suffering from spotted fever, depicting the transmission process.

Rickettsia rickettsii: The Tick-Borne Spotted Fever Bacterium

Introduction to Rickettsia rickettsii When the term ‘tick-borne disease’ comes to mind, many people think of Lyme…

Illustration of Actinomyces israelii bacteria magnified under a microscope, surrounded by human cells. The bacteria are depicted in a detailed, colorful, and scientifically accurate manner.

Actinomyces israelii: The Causative Agent of Actinomycosis

Introduction to Actinomyces israelii Actinomyces israelii is a species of bacteria that belongs to the Actinomycetaceae family….

Corynebacterium diphtheriae: The Diphtheria Bacterium

Introduction to Corynebacterium diphtheriae When we delve into the world of microbiology, we encounter a vast array…

Illustration of the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium, magnified to show its spiral shape, surrounded by images of ticks, a forest setting, and a red "bullseye" rash indicative of Lyme disease.

Borrelia burgdorferi: The Lyme Disease Bacterium

Introduction to Borrelia burgdorferi Borrelia burgdorferi is a spirochete bacterium, known for its distinctive corkscrew shape and…

Illustration of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium under a microscope, surrounded by symbols of male and female, indicating its transmission through sexual contact.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae: The Sexually Transmitted Bacterium

Introduction to Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria gonorrhoeae, commonly referred to as gonococcus, is a species of gram-negative diplococci…

Illustration of Mycobacterium tuberculosis cells in high detail, surrounded by immune system cells, set against a backdrop of human lungs, subtly hinting at the infection site.

Mycobacterium tuberculosis: The Elusive Tuberculosis Bacterium

Introduction to Mycobacterium tuberculosis Stealthy, persistent, and potentially deadly, Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis…