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How do bacteria damage the body?
Sometimes bacteria multiply so rapidly they crowd out host tissues and disrupt normal function. Sometimes they kill cells and tissues outright. Sometimes they make toxins that can paralyze, destroy cells’ metabolic machinery, or precipitate a massive immune reaction that is itself toxic.
How do bacteria fight off viruses?
Bacteria can defend themselves against infection by bacteriophages using an adaptive immune system called CRISPR-Cas. This immune system was only discovered in the last decade, and is present in about half of the bacterial species that we know so far.
What are the causes of bacteria?
The transmission (passing) of bacteria is what causes bacterial infections. You can become exposed to bacteria from other people, the environment, or by eating or drinking contaminated food or water. Anyone can get sick when exposed to bacteria.
Is it true that bacteria can attack viruses?
Yes bacteria can attack viruses, but usually in the molecular sense. There are viruses, called bacteriophages, that specifically attack bacteria, essentially infecting them like germs do humans, commandeering their metabolic processes to make viral protein particles.
How does bacteria get into the human body?
One way bacteria can attack the body is by entering through a cut. The skin is usually the first line of defense against any invaders. When there is a break in the skin, this makes it easier for bacteria to enter the body. So, when a bacteria enters the body, whether it is from a cut, oral,…
What happens if you get rid of good bacteria in your body?
In addition to allowing disease-causing bacteria to flourish, the elimination of good bacteria throws the immune system out of whack. The result can be simple allergies or very debilitating autoimmune diseases. Without the right balance of bacteria, your body might suffer from constant inflammation.
Why does a virus attack a host organism?
Viruses attacks bacteria because they derive advantage from them. Viruses as you know are non living entities when they are not inside an host organism. Viruses need a host organism to get their mechanism working and reproduce.