Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the comma- shaped bacterium,Vibrio cholerae,cause of cholera. The bacterium moves by means of a single terminal flagellum (seen here). The spread of cholera is associated with poor sanitation and water supplies contaminated by faeces from a patient. The bacteria lodge primarily in the small intestines causing inflammation,vomiting,diarrhoea and ultimately dehydration. Mag:X10,000 (5x3),X2,850 (35mm) | |
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