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Bacteria & Viruses

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Zoflora disinfectants kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses found in the home including Salmonella, Listeria, E coli, MRSA, Staphylococcus aureus, Influenza virus, H1N1 and Human Herpes virus 1

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What are bacteria?

 

Bacteria exist everywhere, but are very small at around 1 micrometre in size (a micrometre is one thousandth of a millimetre)! Bacteria are generally made up of a single cell, but at the right temperatures they have the ability to multiply quickly.

 

Most bacteria are helpful, and necessary for the human body to function correctly, such as Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium which live inside our guts and help break down our food. In fact, people have more bacteria cells in their bodies than human cells.

 

However, some bacteria can cause illnesses in humans. Some common examples are:

 

 

 

 

Bacteria Responsible for Causes
Escherichia coli (E coli) Stomach upset. Rare or undercooked meat and inadequate hand washing after going to the toilet/changing nappies.
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Wide range of infections, especially amongst people who are already sick. Mainly spread within hospitals/care homes by health care workers, medical equipment or surfaces such as sinks and toilets.
Staphylococcus aureus Food poisoning/Skin infections. Transmitted by humans and animals from bacteria found in air, dust, sewage, water, milk or food equipment.
Enterococcus hirae Wide range of infections, particularly affecting the urinary tract, abdomen, blood, wounds etc. Found almost everywhere, including soil, food, animals and faeces.
Listeria Food poisoning. Listeria can be found in soft cheeses made from unpasteurised milk, raw meat, pate, unpasteurised milk and unwashed vegetables.
Salmonella Food poisoning. Salmonella is usually found in poultry, eggs, unprocessed milk and in meat and water. It may also be carried by pets like turtles and birds.