Across
- 3. spore forming bacterium that causes severe colon inflammation often after antibiotic use
- 4. common bacterial cause of diarrhea transmitted through contaminated food or water
- 10. inflammation of the liver often caused by viral infection leading to jaundice
- 11. gram negative bacteria that causes foodborne illness often from contaminated poultry
- 13. comma shaped bacterium that causes cholera and severe watery diarrhea
- 14. community of microorganisms living in the gastrointestinal tract that aid in digestion and immunity
- 15. parasitic worms that infect the gastrointestinal tract and can cause immune responses
Down
- 1. toxin produced in the intestines that damages intestinal lining and causes diarrhea
- 2. infection caused by Salmonella leading to diarrhea fever and possible septicemia
- 5. muscular contractions that move food and microbes through the gastrointestinal tract
- 6. tooth decay caused by bacterial acid breaking down enamel
- 7. gut associated lymphoid tissue made up of immune cells that protect the digestive system
- 8. severe diarrheal disease causing rapid loss of fluids and electrolytes
- 9. exotoxin produced by certain bacteria that damages intestinal cells causing bloody diarrhea
- 12. flagellated protozoan causing long lasting diarrhea and greasy foul smelling stools