Microbes

By: Megan Daugherty

What is a Microbe?

• A microscopic Organism– We can only see it with a microscope

• Can Include:– Bacteria– Fungi– Virus

http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Microbe

Microbes in the Human BodyMicrobes are Found Almost Everywhere!

Benefits of Microbes

Helps the Immune System• Bacteria bind to an immune cell• When it binds, it helps the immune system

make copies of itself• This makes more immune cells

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100614171907.htm

Benefits of Microbes

Benefits of BacteriaHelps the digestive system

• Help to break down food that we eat that our bodies can’t break down by itself

• We can then get the nutrients from the food

http://www.typesofbacteria.co.uk/friendly-bacteria-digestive-system.html

Bacteria in Digestion

Microbes That Make Us Sick

How You Get Food Poisoning

How to Prevent Food Poisoning

Athlete’s FootCaused by Fungus

How Athlete’s Foot is SpreadHow Athlete’s Foot is Spread

How to Prevent Athlete’s Foot• Wash your feet every day.

• Dry your feet thoroughly, especially between the toes.

• Sometimes go barefoot at home — especially at night.

• Avoid wearing tight or synthetic footwear that doesn't allow your feet to "breathe."

• Wear sandals around pool areas, public showers, and gyms to steer clear of the fungus.

• Wear socks that soak up wetness. Cotton is one material that does this.

• Change your socks every day (or more frequently) if they get damp.

• Ask your parent to buy antifungal powder to put in your sneakers or shoes.

• Spray your shoes with a disinfectant and set them in out in the sun to help kill germs.

• Don't share towels or footwear.

• Keep home bathroom surfaces clean — especially showers and tubs.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/infection/athletes_foot.html#

Microbes & Food

http://www.bacteriamuseum.org/cms/Food-And-Water-Safety/good-bacteria-in-food.html