E. Coli Bacteria, Sem #14 is a photograph by Steve Gschmeissner which was uploaded on May 13th, 2013.
E. Coli Bacteria, Sem #14
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria. E. coli are Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that are... more
Title
E. Coli Bacteria, Sem #14
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner
Medium
Photograph
Description
E. coli bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Escherichia coli bacteria. E. coli are Gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria that are part of the normal flora of the human gut. Some strains produce a toxin that causes severe diarrhoea and can be fatal, especially in the very young or elderly. Magnification x14,000 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.
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May 13th, 2013