Disease Causing Microorganisms in Humans
Some of the disease causing microorganisms are given in the table below:
Disease |
Pathogen |
Transmission mode |
Influenza | Influenza virus | Airborne droplets, direct contact |
Tuberculosis | Mycobacterium tuberculosis | Airborne droplets |
Malaria | Plasmodium spp. | Mosquito bites (Anopheles mosquitoes) |
HIV/AIDS | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Blood, sexual contact, mother to child |
Cholera | Vibrio cholerae | Contaminated water or food |
Measles | Measles virus | Airborne droplets, direct contact |
Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B virus | Blood, sexual contact, mother to child |
COVID-19 | SARS-CoV-2 | Airborne droplets, direct contact |
Lyme Disease | Borrelia burgdorferi | Tick bites (Ixodes ticks) |
Gonorrhea | Neisseria gonorrhoeae | Sexual contact |
Ringworm | Trichophyton spp. | Direct contact, contaminated surfaces |
Where do Microorganisms Live?
Microorganisms are cosmopolitan i.e. they are found everywhere. Microorganisms are present everywhere and they can survive in all types of environments. They are also present in the bodies of different animals and plants. Some microorganisms are useful for plants, animals, and humans, whereas others cause diseases. In this article, we will cover in detail where microorganisms live.
Table of Content
- What are Microorganisms?
- Where do Microorganisms Live?
- Air
- Water
- Extreme Environments
- Plants and Animals
- Classification of Microorganisms
- Microorganisms as Friend
- Harmful Effects of Microorganisms
- Disease Causing Microorganisms in Humans