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Nonpathogenic
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Not disease causing *MOST bacteria are not disease causing and can actually be beneficial
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Pro-Biotics
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Live bacteria - eaten for good health (supplements, yogurt)
*NOT clear if they are truly beneficial, but certainly can't hurt
*NOT clear if they are truly beneficial, but certainly can't hurt
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Fecal Transplants
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Infusion of feces from a healthy person into a patient with C. Diff helps restore bacteria to normal microbiota
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Clostridium Difficile
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Bacteria that causes major GI upset
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Candida Albicans
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Fungus that causes vaginal yeast infections - usually occurs when the "good" bacteria
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Lactobacillus Vaginalis
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Good bacteria in the vagina that produces "lactic acid" which prevents candida from growing. Can be wiped out by anti-biotics or excessive douching
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Vaginitis
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Infection of the Vagina
*Fungus - Candida Albicans
*Bacteria - Gardnerella Vaginalis
*Protozoa - Trichomonas Vaginalis
*Fungus - Candida Albicans
*Bacteria - Gardnerella Vaginalis
*Protozoa - Trichomonas Vaginalis
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Biological Control
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The use of microbes in Agriculture
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Bacillus Thuringiensis (Bt)
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bacteria used to kill caterpillars. This bacteria produces a toxin that is deadly to caterpillars
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Bioremediation
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Using bacteria to save the environment - oil eating bacteria
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Oleophilic
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Oil loving and eating bacteria
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Waste-water Treatment
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Bacteria can be used to clean waste-water
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