Bacteriophage Typing - ț̢
A technique of bacterial typing which differentiates between bacteria or strains of bacteria by their susceptibility to one or more bacteriophages.
Synonyms : Typing, Phage
Bacteriophages - ț̢
Viruses whose hosts are bacterial cells.
Synonyms : Bacteriophage, Phage
Bacteriorhodopsins - ț̢
Rhodopsins found in the PURPLE MEMBRANE of halophilic archaea such as HALOBACTERIUM HALOBIUM. Bacteriorhodopsins function as an energy transducers, converting light energy into electrochemical energy via PROTON PUMPS.
Synonyms : Bacteriorhodopsin
Bacteriuria - ț̢
The presence of bacteria in the urine which is normally bacteria-free. These bacteria are from the URINARY TRACT and are not contaminants of the surrounding tissues. Bacteriuria can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Significant bacteriuria is an indicator of urinary tract infection.