The primary function of most endospores is to ensure the survival of a bacterium through periods of environmental stress. They are therefore resistant to ultraviolet and gamma radiation, desiccation, lysozyme, temperature, starvation, and chemical disinfectants.
Recurring Cold & Flu Symptoms. Hi, I've been struggling for the last 5 weeks with recurring cold & flu symptoms, a lot of sneezing, now i have a cough which is quite chesty, by the weekend i feel completely drained, somtimes quite achy during the evenings. I'm taking paracetomol extra, not suffering from high temp though.
Long Lasting Cold Symptoms. Having cold symptoms that wonât seem to go away could be a sign of heart failure. As the heart struggles with supplying the body with blood, blood can leak back into the lungs. Pay attention to white or pink mucus with your cough which could be a byproduct of blood leakage.