It oxidies iron and inorganic sulfur compounds. The oxidation process can be harmful, as it produces sulfuric acid, which is a major pollutant. It has been suggested that T. ferrooxidans forms a symbiotic relationship with members of the genus Acidiphilium, a bacterial capable of iron reduction. Other species of Thiobacillus grow in water and sediment; there are both freshwater and marine strains.
The bacteria are usually found in rivers, canals, mine drainage effluents and mining areas. So there may be some source of these bacilli near their house.They require inorganic sources to grow and contain an enzyme called ferrous oxidase that allows them to metabolize iron.
<span>They eat iron pipes corroding the pipes leading into households and produce a thick slime layer biofilm.</span>
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Gatrectomy is a procedure that involves removal of a part of the stomach (partial gastrectomy) or the whole stomach (total gastrectomy). It is carried out to removal stomach cancer or stomach perforations. In this case, the nurses initial action will be first not to tamper with fresh surgery tubes and then call the primary health care provider for blood draining from the NG tube after the procedure (gastrectomy)
