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Bacillus

usgb/bəˈsɪləs/Volume
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Medical SpecificityPlay
Primarily used in a clinical setting to describe specific rod-shaped bacteria causing illnesses. SlideThis bacillus is resistant to conventional antibiotics.
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Shape MattersPlay
Understanding that 'bacillus' refers to the rod shape can help distinguish it from other bacteria forms like 'coccus' (spherical). SlideUnder the microscope, the bacillus stood out from the spherical bacteria.
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Not Always HarmfulPlay
Remember, not all bacillus bacteria cause disease; some can be neutral or beneficial to humans. SlideBacillus subtilis is used in making antibiotics.