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A spore is a reproductive cell produced by plants (fungi, moss, ferns) and some protozoa and bacteria. The spore often fully develops after a state of dormancy or hibernation.
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Spores of the bacterium Clostridium tetani live in the soil and are found around the world. In the spore form, C. tetani may remain dormant in the soil, and it can remain infectious for more than 40 years.
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SporesThe small, thick-walled reproductive structures of fungi.
SputumMucus and other matter coughed up from the airways.
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Spores
The small, thick-walled reproductive structures of fungi.
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The spores themselves do not cause significant damage to tissue. Once in the body, the spores germinate to form the virulent(disease-causing) bacteria. Thus, the spores can lead to disease by: ...
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Mold spores or fragments may be inhaled through the nose and into the lungs where they cause allergic reactions or asthma.
Mold may also be eaten in foods, including the following: ...
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Mould spores are present in the air between May and October, peaking in late summer (August/September)
The tree pollen season extends from February to late-May ...
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Anthrax spores have been used experimentally by various nations as a biological warfare agent, but effective delivery of anthrax to a population is difficult, and such use is now banned by international convention.
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Botulism spores are also found in uncooked food. For this reason, feeding an infant any undercooked food is risky as well.
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The bacterium forms spores that can survive and lay dormant in the environment, for example, in the soil. These spores need a suitable environment to germinate and cause anthrax infection. This environment may be in the skin, lungs or the intestine.
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Moulds are naturally occurring clusters of microscopic fungi which reproduce by releasing airborne spores. Certain individuals will develop asthma and nasal symptoms if they breathe in these spores and thus have a Mould Allergy.
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Inhalational anthrax results from breathing anthrax spores into the lungs. People who handle animal hides infested with spores may develop inhalational anthrax, known as woolsorter's disease.
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Answer: Coccidiomycosis is an infection caused by the spores of the fungus, Coccidiodes immitis. This is the second most common fungal infection encountered in the United States.
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Mold is spread by particles called spores that float in the air like pollen. It can be found outdoors in soil or on plants, rotting wood, or dead leaves.
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Another form of botulism known as infant botulism is caused by bacterial spores sometimes found in honey. If the baby eats infected honey, the organism may produce toxins in the digestive tract.
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The spores (seeds) were on that nail and, entering the body, begin to grow and multiply. But the spores must penetrate deep enough; they cannot grow if oxygen is present.
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Anthrax is a type of bacteria that lives in the soil and forms spores. The spores can be inactive for a long time before they develop into new bacteria. The bacteria and spores can infect animals and people.
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Allergic sensitivity to certain mold spores and pollens. Allergic reaction includes sneezing, itchy eyes, sore throat and runny nose.
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The hollow, muscular organ responsible for pumping blood through the circulatory system.
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ANTHRAX - Infection with Bacillus anthracis transmitted from infected or wild animals by contact with hides or by the ingestion or inhalation of spores. Symptoms: malaise and painless, itchy pustules on the skin.
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Allergens include pollens, dust, dust mites, mold spores, and animal dander. These substances interact with IgE antibody on the mast cells inside the nose. This causes discharge of histamine.
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What role can the environment have on the development of hives?
Environmental triggers, such as animal dander, dust mites, pollen, mold spores, and reactions to chemical irritants or odors, can also cause hives in sensitive individuals.
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Reproduction is accomplished by spores. Mycologists (scientists working with fungi) estimate that there are 100,000 species of fungi, ...
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They are produced by the immune system in response to foreign substances that may be a threat to the body -- such as chemicals, virus particles, spores, or bacterial toxins. These foreign substances are called antigens.
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Inhalational anthrax is thought to be the most likely form of this infection to result from the intentional use of an aerosolized preparation of spores of B. anthracis.
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with increasing amounts of allergens to desensitize the person's immune system. Immunotherapy for asthma appears to be most effective for mild to moderate symptoms that are caused by sensitivity to indoor allergens such as dust mites, mold spores and ...
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