“Watch out! If you don’t vote for me, I could infect you and have detrimental effects. Infection with a parasite by me can cause schizophrenia and bipolar disorder! Keep me happy and vote today!”- t. Gondii #CCmicrobes
“Vote for me, p. Furiosus! Im a HOT topic as I thrive in extremely hot temperatures! Under optimal conditions, I replicate rapidly! How cool is that?”-p. Furiosus #CCmicrobes
“Why should you vote for me as your candidate for the viral party? I have an extremely wide host range! I have been found to infect mammals, birds, insects and more!”- Rabies Virus #CCmicrobes
“Who is your pick to win the eukaryotic party this week? It should be me! I am vital for making wine, beer and bread- three of the most heavenly food/drinks on earth!”- s.cerevisiae #CCmicrobes
“Vote for me, rhizopus oligosporus today! You should vote for me because as a mold I grow to produce fluffy mycelia- how cute! This fluffy stuff binds together to act as a culture for tempeh! Yum!”- R. Oligosporus #CCmicrobes
“I hope I win the semi finals for microbe of the week because I may be transmitted to you in so many ways! I can get into your body via bodily fluids, like saliva, blood and semen! Vote for me and maybe we can get to know each other better!”- Epstein Barr virus #CCmicrobes
My thanksgiving feast will surely benefit from lactococcus lactis this week. This prokaryote is used in the production of buttermilk and cheese ❤️ yay for yummy mashed potatoes! #CCmicrobes#lactococcuslactis
“The face a cat makes when I get anywhere near them. I can be passed on via feces, milk, urine and more. Watch out cats- I’m coming for ya!” #FeLV#ccmicrobes
“I wonder why everyone looks like their about to turn blue when I’m around. If everyone just breathed already, I could continue on my way of infecting hosts 😌”- coccidiodiesimmitis #holdyourbreath#CCMicrobes