Bio1227 Microbiology and Parasitology

Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University

BIO1227: MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

INSTITUTE OF NURSING AND IAS, BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

WEEK 1 MEDICALLY SIGNIFICANT BACTERIA

ITE MSM PROFILE

M
MICROBIAL PROFILE
I MICROORGANISM/CAUSATIV Bacillus Cereus
E AGENT
A GRAM REACTION (+)
B OXYGEN REQUIREMENT anaerobic
C SIZE 1 x 3-4 µm
D SHAPE Rod-shaped
E HABITAT Soil
F DISCOVERY Isolated from air in a cowshed in 1887 by Grace and
Percy Frankland.
G MICROSCOPIC IMAGE

II DISEASE PROFILE
A DISEASE/S Diarrheal Syndrome
B SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea, Loose and watery
stool, Abdominal Cramps, Abdominal Pain, Fever,
Blood in stool, Mucus in stool, Bloating

C INCUBATION PERIOD 8-16 hrs.

D MODE OF TRANSMISSION Ingesting contaminated food

1
©Biofacultymember2021
Bio1227 Microbiology and Parasitology
Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University

E DIAGNOSIS It can be diagnosed using Blood Test. A blood test

determines the cause of the diarrhea.

Stool Test. A stool test determines the bacterium of

the parasite that may cause the bacteria.

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy or Colonoscopy. This test

provides vison on the patient’s lower colon and
allows the doctor to take a tissue sample from the
colon.
F TREATMENT Oral Rehydration Solution. Mixture of electrolytes
and carbohydrates which is dissolved in water to
substitute lost salt and water in the body.

Loperamide. Medicine to treat diarrhea and

irritable bowel syndrome.

Bismuth Subsalicylate. Treats discomfort in the

stomach and relieves upset stomach, diarrhea,
indigestion, and nausea.

Antibiotics.

G PREVENTION Having to drink clean water only

Good sanitation in sewage and waterways
Regular handwashing

H NO OF DAYS BEING Symptoms may last one to two days but may be
SYMPTOMATIC longer.

2
©Biofacultymember2021
Bio1227 Microbiology and Parasitology
Department of Biology
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Far Eastern University

I IMAGE OF INFECTED PATIENT

References:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diarrhea/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352246

https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/diarrhoeal-disease

3
©Biofacultymember2021