Bacteria
Bacteria are very small, simple organisms. They may be found in or on just about every part of the home from taps, handles and light switches to toilet seats and they especially love damp, dirty places such as dishcloths. Bacteria are responsible for illnesses such as Salmonella and E.coli O157.
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MRSA |
A strain of the common Staphylococcus aureus (SA) bacteria Read more about MRSA |
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Salmonella |
A common cause of food poisoning, it lives in the intestines of animals and infected people. Read more about Salmonella |
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Campylobacter |
A bacterium that lives in the intestines of birds, animals and infected people. Read more about Campylobacter |
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E.coli O157 |
E.coli O157 is a more dangerous strain of the common E.coli bacterium. Read more about E.coli |
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Clostridium difficile |
A bacteria that can live in the gut causing infection of the lower intestine. Read more about Clostridium difficile |
