Tag: bacteria; benefits and harmful effects

Citrus canker is a disease that is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas axonopodis. It affects the Citrus species of fruits such as lime, oranges, grapefruit. It results in the lesions on the leaves, stems, fruit and other parts of the citrus plants.

Abortion is the method of ending the pregnancy by removal of either embryo or foetus. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection. Chlamydia may result into Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). It can lead to serious consequences like infertility, ectopic pregnancy and even abortion.

Trachoma is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It results in the roughening of the inner surface of the eyelids. The symptoms include pain in the eyes, itching and irritation in the eyes, blindness. It is a contagious disease.

Anthrax is an infectious disease caused by bacterium Bacillus anthracis. It mainly affects rudiments like cattle, buffaloes, horses, sheep. It rarely occurs in humans. Symptoms include sore throat, mild fever, fatigue, muscle aches.

Blight disease of Rice is a deadly disease that affects the cultivated rice. It is caused by bacteria Xanthomonas oryzae. It causes wilting of seedlings and yellowing and drying of leaves.

Gas gangrene is caused by the Clostridium perfringens bacterium. This produces gas in tissues in gangrene. It results in the swelling.  The skin turns pale to brownish-red.