Participating vs. Non-Participating. Participating (PAR) Participating in the Medicare program simply means that you agree to accept assignment for all services furnished to Medicare patients. By accepting assignment you agree to accept the amount approved by Medicare as total payment for covered services.
Pathogenic bacteria contribute to other globally important diseases, such as pneumonia, which can be caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus and Pseudomonas, and foodborne illnesses, which can be caused by bacteria such as Shigella, Campylobacter, and Salmonella.
But infectious bacteria can make you ill. They reproduce quickly in your body. Many give off chemicals called toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Examples of bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli.