We were learning about microbes yesterday. Fungus is the biggest kind. It can be microscopic to a toadstool’s size, and even bigger.
Viruses go inside your cells and make duplicates of themselves inside your body. They can range from a common cold to something deadly.
Bacteria is everywhere, even inside you. It helps you live. A small amount though, make you ill.
Here are some different types, and some info (according to the top trumps microbes cards)
Filovirus:
Max size (nm): 1500
Number of species: 1
Danger to humans: 200
Usefulness to humans: 0
Antibiotic resistance: n/a
-It is commonly known as Ebola. Luckily, there was a vaccine in 2019, after 25-90% of people died 🙁
Lactobacillus
Max size (nm) 1500
Number of species: 125
Danger to humans: 0
Usefulness to humans: 195
Antibiotic resistance: 10
It is very common and usually harmless to humans. It’s bacteria often used in the making of cheese and yoghurt.
Staphylococcus:
Max size (nm): 1000
Number of species: 19
Danger to humans: 174
Usefulness to humans: 20
Antibiotic resistance: 90
It has mutated to be resistant to antibiotics. It can cause severe infections.
Rhinovirus:
Max size (nm): 25
Number of species: 2
Danger to humans: 28
Usefulness to humans: 14
Antibiotic resistance: n/a
It is widely known as the common cold. Lots of people get is, especially kids.
Bye!!! 😀
