Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Giant Microbes


We’ve all had a bad dose of the Orthomyxovirus, or Shigella even! …..and that Propionibacterium can be a real pain in the you know what!...Haven’t got a clue what we’re talking about?..., no offence intended but we doubt whether you would, ! To you and I, these big words are the professional, medical terms for a dose of Flu, stomach ache and acne! Something that we are all familiar with, but have you ever wondered what they look like? Well now you need wonder no more!

The infectiously cute Giant Microbes are viruses, bacteria and bugs magnified a million times and turned into wonderfully sweet cuddly toys. Most of the time you can’t even see these ugly microbes before they enter your body and then it is too late, but with these cuddly Giant Microbes you’ll get the chance to learn about them before they strike.Most people run a mile if you have the slightest cough, sneeze or sore throat because they’re afraid of what microbes you may be carrying. No one wants to have stomach ache, a sore throat, a cough, the flu, bad breath, a cold or the dreaded kissing disease until now!There can't be many people that look forward to going to bed with the flu or waking up with ear ache, but that's about to change. These cuddly replicas are a million times bigger than an actual microbe, and each soft toy is accompanied by an image of the real microbe it represents, as well as information about the particular bug, so now you can see exactly what your bugs look like!


Choose from the following bugs

Common Cold – RhinovirusBillions of people a year catch the cold. Now you can get one too, without getting sick! Learn all about the Common Cold with this cuddly companion.

Flu – OrthomyxoviridusThis little fella may not look too tough, but don't let his cute looks fool you! Once he and his friends show up you're in for a pretty lousy time. Learn about his weaknesses so you can avoid unwanted encounters.

Sore Throat – StreptococcusNo one likes having a sore throat, unless it's a Giantmicrobe! Find out what makes Streptococcus bacteria more than just your average sore throat virus.

Stomach Ache - Shigella Having a stomach ache can be loads of fun ... if it's a Giantmicrobe, of course! (And this one will tell you how to keep his friends away.)

Kissing Diseaes Epstein-BarrA kiss is just a kiss, unless she's around! 95% of the population has encountered this sweetie pie. Find out who gets her special love.

Bad Breath - Porphorymonas GingivalisOral malodor is no laughing matter. But don't give spicy foods all the credit. Microbes deserve their share of the glory, too. Make someone smile (as long as they've brushed first.)

Athletes foot - Trichophyton MentagrophytesFumbled the pass? Let the goal through? No sweat! Our happy cheerleader is sure to make you smile.

Dust mite - Dermatophagoides PteronyssinusUnless you live in Antarctica, you've got millions of dust mites living in your house (and we didn't even count the ones in those corners you keep meaning to clean).

Pimple - Propionibacterium acnesGot a blemish? Give our little fellow a big squeeze, and you're sure to feel better! Ulcer - Helicobater pyloriGuess what? Stress doesn't cause ulcers, microbes do! But we guarantee that this little guy will give your most stressed out pal a laugh.

Ear Ache - S. PneumoniaeHave you heard: ear aches are the number one cause of emergency room admission each year. Find out who gets them and why!A bit twisted and unusual we agree, but these Giant Microbes are quite unique in their own little way. They make great learning tools for parents, as well as amusing gifts for anyone with a sense of humour! They'll be more fun than you can imagine, and passing around a cold or a sore throat has never been so much fun.


Technical specifications

• Each 5-to-7 inch cuddly bug is accompanied by an image of the real microbe it represents, as well as information about the microbe.

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