Although most bacteria are harmless or often beneficial, several are pathogenic. One of the bacterial diseases with the highest disease burden is tuberculosis, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which kills about 2 million people a year, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa.hese pathogens can cause pneumonia or urinary tract infection and may be involved in coronary heart disease. Other groups of intacellular bacterial pathogens include: Salmonella, Neisseria, Brucella, Mycobacterium, Listeria, Francisella, Legionella, and Yersinia pestis.
New York, NY 10002. Su Casa Methadone-to-Abstinence Residence (MTAR) is a 12 to 18-month residential program for men and women who want to become drug-free. This treatment program is specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with substance abuse histories.
National CASA is Transforming Lives. Nearly 700,000 children experience abuse or neglect each year. Instead of playing with neighbors and making happy family memories, theyâre attending court hearings, adjusting to new foster homes and transitioning to new schools. Thatâs a heavy burden for a child to carry. With a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) or guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteer dedicated to their case, Americaâs most vulnerable children will have someone speaking up for their best interests. With your support, more children will have the opportunity to thrive in a safe and loving home.