Bacillus
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Medical Specificity
Primarily used in a clinical setting to describe specific rod-shaped bacteria causing illnesses. This bacillus is resistant to conventional antibiotics.
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Shape Matters
Understanding that 'bacillus' refers to the rod shape can help distinguish it from other bacteria forms like 'coccus' (spherical). Under the microscope, the bacillus stood out from the spherical bacteria.
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Not Always Harmful
Remember, not all bacillus bacteria cause disease; some can be neutral or beneficial to humans. Bacillus subtilis is used in making antibiotics.