Bacterial infections are caused by pathogenic bacteria. They can range from mild to severe and can be treated with antibiotics.
Adaptive immunity is a specific response to a pathogen that involves the activation of immune cells, such as T cells and B cells. It provides long-term protection against infection and is mediated by antibodies and immune cells.
Parasitic infections are caused by pathogenic parasites. They can range from mild to severe and can be treated with antiparasitic medications.
Vaccines are biological preparations that provide active acquired immunity against infectious diseases. Immunotherapies are treatments that use the immune system to prevent or treat disease.
Bacteria have a single circular chromosome that contains their genetic material. They can also have plasmids, which are small, extrachromosomal DNA molecules that carry additional genes. Bacterial genetics is the study of how bacteria inherit and express their genetic traits.