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 Symptoms - going on 3 months!! I know there has been this awful virus floating around, but I have been struggling with nasal congestion, post nasal drip, and a constant cough. It all started right after Christmas when I got the worst of it! Very dry dark green mucus, soar throat, and dry painful cough.
Recurrent cold sores or herpes outbreaks are correlated with certain factors. Stress and sun or UV exposure are two of them. Diet can also play a role in causing the outbreaks. There are two amino acids found in food that can influence the outbreaks: lysine and arginine.