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In addition, in nearly three quarters of women and nearly half of men chlamydia produces no symptoms at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eUntreated, the infection quietly spreads until it can attack fallopian tubes and ovaries, causing permanent damage to the female reproduction system, and in some cases even infertility. (It can also lead to epididymitis in men, which can cause sterility.) Fortunately, affordable and reliable testing is available for chlamydia – and it is highly responsive to antibiotics. Unfortunately, treatment is often tragically delayed until it is too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn addition to its venereal impact, Chlamydia trachomatis is also responsible for trachoma, the leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide. 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The fat they store provides warmth and protection for your body, and even transports essential vitamins such as A, D, E, and K throughout your body. Most importantly, the energy in your fat can keep you alive for months, if the need ever arises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut is it likely to do so? Fat chance. In the modern world, overeating is as easy as pie. And when it comes to calories, you are what you eat – minus the two to three thousand calories per day that the average body needs to survive (depending on metabolism, size, gender, and activity level).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnd here’s something else to chew on: it takes about 3,500 calories to make a pound of human fat. That may sound like a lot, but if you over-eat by just five percent, you can put on a pound a month. If you eat twice what you need (think holidays), you can put on a pound a day! 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He looks like someone I work with actually.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProduct dimensions: 13cm diameter x 3cm deep.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414192922669,"sku":"GMO-LB18","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-red-blood-cell-erythrocyte-264203.jpg?v=1744368571"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-norovirus","title":"Giant Microbes Original Norovirus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWell, here we have a lovely little friend. It's the Giant Microbes Norovirus. Now this little fiend causes a lot of problems. This is the one that can shut a hospital down if there is an outbreak and when you get this little beauty inside you, you are really going to know about it. You will run, and if you don't get to the toilet in time you are going to be in a big mess, at both ends if you get my drift. Norovirus is really nasty, and look how cute it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eYou can get this via the eyes, mouth or nose and you get this from people or contaminated surfaces. The prevention is easy though, wash your hands and keep your surfaces clean. Once this has taken hold you are not going to very happy, you will become dehydrated and you will be ill for 1 to 3 days. You cannot treat this with antibiotics either, you just have to wait it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut, on plus side, look how cuddly he is! Add him now to your Giant Microbe Collection. This is great also as an education tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414194069549,"sku":"GMO-LB10","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-norovirus-874000.jpg?v=1744368617"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-tooth-molar","title":"Giant Microbes Tooth Molar with Zip Pocket","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNow for something a little different, an actual Giant Microbe that you can see. This is because it is not a microbe, its a Giant Microbes Tooth Molar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eI wanted this molar tooth because I have just had to have two of these removed so it is sort of symbolic. Then upon arrival I found that these have a little tiny zip pocket in the back if them. This is so you can keep baby teeth safe just incase you want to save them to make a brooch later on in life.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414194757677,"sku":"GMO-LB18","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-tooth-molar-with-zip-pocket-481238.jpg?v=1744368579"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-waterbear-hypsibius-dujardini","title":"Giant Microbes Original Waterbear Hypsibius Dujardini","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLook at this cute eight legged beast. This is the Giant Microbes Waterbear Hypsibius Dujardini and it is called a waterbear because it looks like a bear. However, I don't think it does. I think it looks more like an eight legged funny looking smurf wannabe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSo, who is this little friend of ours. Well, he is a microbe that lives in water (as you may have guessed by the name). He has a few tricks up his sleeve as well. He can hibernate for decades before deciding to wake up and do something with its life. But that is not the most impressive quality this creature has. How about this, he can survive in boiling water????? Plus, he can dry himself out to 99% of its body moisture and stay a literal dry creature for decades and decades. But his amazing super powers don't stop there, he can survive a thousand times more radiation than  a human being and apparently these can survive the vacuum of outer space (not sure how they found that out to be honest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSo here you have it. The Waterbear by Giant Microbes, sweet, cuddly and a superhero amongst microbes.  Size:  15cm H x 10cm W. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414196658221,"sku":"GMO-LB04","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-waterbear-hypsibius-dujardini-308629.jpg?v=1744368626"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-booger-bogey-mucus","title":"Giant Microbes Original Booger Bogey Mucus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWell, it just had to happen at some point didn't it, we finally have the Giant Microbes Booger Bogey Mucus and for a dried up piece of easel mucus this little fellow is actually really cute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNow this giant microbe would be perfect for anyone you know who is persistent nose picker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut, as disgusting as this little horrible cretin is, we really need these to keep us healthy and free from infection. These are our first line of defence with every breath we take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThese trap and hold any nasties that may be hanging around in the air and prevent them from entering out bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSo the next time you go rooting around your nasal openings and you pull one of these out, just remember to say thank you to him before you either flick him away, or eat him if you so desire, yummy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDid you know that 70% of us pick our nose, and if you did know that, do you know what the real name for this activity is? Well, I do, because I am sad enough to look it up, it is called rhinotillexis. So the next time you see someone you know with their finger stuffed all the way up their hooter, just say \"excuse me, could you refrain from rhinotillexing please as you are making my stomach churn\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414196756525,"sku":"GMO-LB41","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-booger-bogey-mucus-105392.jpg?v=1744368617"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-trilobite-asaphiscus-wheeleri","title":"Giant Microbes Original Trilobite Asaphiscus Wheeleri","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis is one of those creepy looking bugs that seem to have been around for ever and always seem to find their way into a fossil shop. They crawled around the earth for an amazing are 500 million years and they are also one of the favourites amongst fossil collectors. May we present to you the Giant Microbes Original Trilobite Asaphiscus Wheeleri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDid you know that Trilobites evolved into over 20,000 species and are direct descendants of the lobster. I wouldn't like one of these on my plates though, some of them grew over a foot in length as well. Imagine that crawling over your bed in the middle of the night!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProduct dimensions:  10cm (W) x 6cm (H) x 15cm (L)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414196953133,"sku":"GMO-LB45\/LB37","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-trilobite-asaphiscus-wheeleri-204388.jpg?v=1744368579"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-zika-virus","title":"Giant Microbes Original Zika Virus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNow you would be forgiven in thinking that this nasty little fellow was a more recent discovery especially with its appearance all over the news in recent years. This is the Giant Microbes Original Zika Virus and he was discovered decades ago and is another one of those African nasties but can also be found in Asia and the Americas. This virus is transmitted the same as malaria via a mosquito bite and was first discovered in 1947.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAt the time, there were very few people infected and it was classed as a pretty rare disease until a massive outbreak in Brazil in 2010 when Zika became a more famous and well known little germ. But did you know that currently there are no treatments, preventions or cures for the Zika virus? Making this one of the most fearsome nasties on the planet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414197018669,"sku":"GMO-LB47\/LB36","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-zika-virus-529230.jpg?v=1744368593"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-stem-cell-hematopoietic","title":"Giant Microbes Original Stem Cell Hematopoietic","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis has got to be one of the most impressive and amazing cell in the human body. This is the king of all cells and the key to just about everything. This is the Giant Microbes Original Stem Cell Hematopoietic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMost cells in the body are experts at specific functions such as generating electrical impulses in the brain, or carrying oxygen through the blood – or digesting your lunch! However, stem cells are very special cells because they have no specialty except to remain ready, willing, and able to become, someday, whatever is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn the first few days of a person’s life, of course, a lot of cellular construction work is required immediately to put you together. Stem cells spring into action, differentiating into the myriad cells that make you who you are. They are called pluripotent because they can differentiate into anything they want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut like Peter Pan, some of these embryonic stem cells don’t want to be anything but what they are. They refuse to grow up, and choose to remain stem cells even as the adult grows around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eMost of these adult (or somatic) stem cells do eventually differentiate into specialised cells, though by then their imaginations limit them to becoming cells like the tissue where they live, dutifully repairing any damage that has happened through the course of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut some don’t – and scientists would love to get their hooks into them to find out what makes them tick. In fact, scientists have already figured out how to make somatic stem cells more child-like, restoring their pluripotent powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBecause if cells can really become anything they want, the tantalising possibility for eternal youth really exists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414197608493,"sku":"GMO-LB18","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-stem-cell-hematopoietic-392748.jpg?v=1744368615"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-flu-orthomyxovirus","title":"Giant Microbes Original Flu Orthomyxovirus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNow here is one that most of us have had around at some point in our lives. This is the Giant Microbes Original Flu Orthomyxovirus. Before you ask, they do not make a 'man flu' version of this because that would be really really bad and any guy who has had man flu knows what I am talking about. But for now, this is the normal cute and cuddly flu virus version\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHe doesn't look like much does he? But this little cretin packs a punch and once he is inside you then you are in for a really bad ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis can make you really poorly, sometimes for up to a month or six months if you are a guy!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBut, did you know that 5 to 40% of the population catch flu at sometime in their lives. Fortunately most of us get over it but don't let that cute little cuddly face fool you. This can be a killer, especially in the elderly and the young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis would be a great used as a learning tool or to promote flu awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414197674029,"sku":"GMO-LB18","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-flu-orthomyxovirus-461106.png?v=1744368572"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-smallpox-variola-virus","title":"Giant Microbes Original Smallpox Variola Virus","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNow this little fellow looks very colourful doesn't he? Well don't let that pretty colourful face fool you. This is one nasty little beast. This is the Giant Microbes Original Smallpox Variola Virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jazzyrobot.com\/clicked-jazzy-robot-www-jazzyrobot-com\/\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDid you know that in 1967 an astonishing 15 million people contracted small pox and after a global campaign and vaccinations carried out by the world health organisation it was irradiated and confirmed 'dead'?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSmall pox was gone, but on a plus side you can get your very own version right here in all his cuddly glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis would be a perfect learning tool or for anyone wanting to add to their Giant Microbes Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33414197837869,"sku":"GMO-LB18","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-smallpox-variola-virus-681350.jpg?v=1744368573"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-brain-organ","title":"Giant Microbes Original Brain Organ","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHere we have the Giant Microbes Original Brain Organ, a human brain of course. Now this is not a brain cell (please look for the brain cell if this is what you are looking for). This is the actual brain organ itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis would make a great gift for anyone who is either a little on the brainy side (like myself), a little not so brainy and needs a little extra brain power, someone who is graduating from University, just finished college, passed their GCSE's or has passed some exam that required lots of brain power. Or simply this could be someone who just loves collecting Giant Microbes and they just want to add to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis addition to the Giant Microbe family has just been released and is one of the larger microbes from the original range. I have to say also that this is one of the cutest looking microbe plushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe three-pound brain inside your head is your mind, your personality and your body’s boss. From speaking and seeing, to thinking and remembering, your brain controls what you do!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe human brain is the most hopeful thing there is. It provides original thoughts, ideas and emotions. With it you can write books, run a race and create music. Be smart and check out this adorably realistic brain today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Microbes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35044643700781,"sku":"GMO-LB51\/LB19","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/3671\/0189\/products\/giant-microbes-original-brain-organ-920666.png?v=1744368572"},{"product_id":"giant-microbes-original-staphylococcus-aureus","title":"Giant Microbes Original Staphylococcus Aureus","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhat a beauty this is. Here is the finest opportunity for you to own your own Giant Microbes Original Staphylococcus Aureus, and why wouldn't you want to?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eA bacterium walked into a cafe and was told \"We don’t serve bacteria in this place.\" The bacterium said, \"But I work here, I’m Staph.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #73767a; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eWhen staph drops by, visiting hours are over. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eA popular teaching tool in hospitals\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBetter hygiene reduces nosocomial transmissions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eGood reminder to treat cuts with antibiotic ointment quickly\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eFACTS: There are over 30 different kinds of staph bacteria, but staphylococcus aureus is the most common. (Staph, or staphyle, means “bunch of grapes” in Greek, which is more or less what staph looks likes under the microscope.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eIt can often be found living harmlessly on human skin. But occasionally, staph will wander into a hair follicle or slip into a crack in your skin causing a slew of common infections ranging from boils, to sties, to rashes. Red sores and pus are typical of affected areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBecause these types of infections are normally localized and minor, washing with antibacterial ointment is usually sufficient treatment. And in many cases, staph infections clear up on their own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eBut it is important to monitor infected areas and keep them clean. 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It can come on suddenly and in serious cases it can take your breath away.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eThere are a number of causes of pneumonia, ranging from viruses to fungi to parasites to physical injury – though being caught in the rain without your coat is not among them. 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