![]() As soon as these organisms find a suitable environment on the outer or inner surfaces of your body, they establish themselves by multiplying rapidly. Soon, these bacteria are joined by other bacteria that exist in the immediate surroundings of the fetus. At the time of delivery, the fetus passes through the birth canal, which is where the first micro-organisms are acquired either by surface contact, swallowing or breathing. Typically, a healthy human fetus is “free” of bacteria. Let’s go all the way back to the day you were born. ![]() So, how many “bacteria” are we talking about here? It is estimated that an adult human body is composed of 10 13 eukaryotic cells, and it is further believed that the body also serves as a natural habitat or host for 10 times that number of microbial cells! Your body is a constant host to these uninvited guests, some of whom may help you, while others can act as a nuisance or a danger. You have trillions of tiny, microscopic and obviously invisible companions living inside you and on you called “bacteria”. What if I told you, however, that you weren’t actually alone? That might sound creepy, but the truth is, you’re never really alone, even when you’re sitting alone in a dark room or sleeping by yourself at night. It’s a quiet night and you’re out for a walk – by yourself, enjoying your peace and solitude, away from all the hustle, bustle and noise. Some bacteria are helpful, while others can cause disease. There are many different types of bacteria, and they come in many different shapes, sizes, and colors. They are so small that they can only be seen with a microscope. What’s the big fuss about the shape of bacteria?īacteria are small, single-celled organisms that are found everywhere in the world.Size matters! In this case, the smaller the better!.
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