These plush toys look similar to the actual images seen under a microscope-only a million times actual size! Plush Microbes have got to be the most innovative soft toys we've seen in ages because they look just like the nasty little critters on which they are based.
They are the world's largest microbes! Don't be afraid because they are giant!

Each Giant Microbe™ is accompanied by an image of, and information about, the real microbe it represents, as well as history, facts and information about the microbe.
Giant Microbes™ are great learning tools for kids, parents, and educators.
Item Dim. approximately 13cm-18 cm sized.

Name : The Common Cold Scientific Name : Rhinovirus Billions 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.

Name : Ear Ache Scientific Name : Streptecoccus pneumoniae Have you heard: ear aches are the number one cause of emergency room admission each year. Find out who gets them and why!

Name : The Flu Scientific Name : Orthomyoxvirus This guy 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 the flu.

Name : Cough Scientific Name : Bordetella pertussis Coughs aren't just for smokers anymore -- now anybody can get one!

Name : Stomach Ache Scientific Name : 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.)

Name : Sore Throat Scientific Name : Streptococcus No 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.

Name : Pimple Scientific Name : Propionibacterium acnes Got a blemish? Give our little fellow a big squeeze, and you're sure to feel better!

Name : Giardia Scientific Name : Giardia lamblia If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise -- if you drink contaminated water. Learn how to keep today from being the day you get Giardia.

Name : Bad Breath Scientific Name : Porphorymonas gingivalis Oral 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.)

Name : Kissing Disease Scientific Name : Epstein-Barr Virus A 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.

Name : Ulcer Scientific Name : Helicobater pylori Guess what? Stress doesn't cause ulcers -- microbes do! But we guarantee that this little guy will give your most stressed out pal a laugh.

Name : Black Death Scientific Name : Yersinia pestis Improved hygiene and readily available antibiotics keep this bad boy at bay. But what a history. Find out more about the good old days.

Name : Sleeping Sickness Scientific Name : Trypanosoma brucei Are you tired? Working too hard? Feeling a bit cranky? Do you think you might have sleeping sickness? This little fellow will sing you a lullaby you'll never forget.

Name : Ebola Scientific Name : Ebola Virus Since its discovery in 1976, Ebola has become the T. Rex of microbes. Share the love!

Name : Mad Cow Scientific Name : Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy When bovine prions stampede the wrong way, everyone says Moo! (Each doll has its own unique pattern.)

Name : A.I.D.S. Scientific Name : Human Immunodeficiency Virus There is no vaccine for H.I.V. and no cure for AIDS.Learn about protection methods.

Name : TB Scientific Name : Tuberculosis Coughing and sneezing are the most common cause of TB transmission.

Name : Hepatitis Scientific Name : Hepatitis C Virus HAV is spread primarily by unsanitary food and water

Name : The Pox - Syphillis Scientific Name : Treponema pallidum Don't let a pox end up on your house -- or anyone else's house. The more you know, the better for everyone's real estate.

Name : Clap - Gonorrea Scientific Name : Neisseria gonorrhoeae One of the most common venereal diseases, Gonorrhea can be easily cured -- or avoided. Know the risks.

Name : Book Worm Scientific Name : Anobium Punctatum Do you have a favorite bookworm? We do! And our book-lover is sure to interest just about any bibliophile.

Name : Beer & Bread (Yeast) Scientific Name : Saccharomyces cerevisiae Come and get it! This microbe is a baker, and a brewer -- and a scientist to boot. Pretty amazing! Learn about the secrets to its success.

Name : Martian Life Scientific Name : ALH 84001 Are we alone? Maybe not! Mars Rock ALH 84001 produced rampant speculation after bacteria-like shapes were discovered inside. And if life does exist on other planets in the solar system, it probably looks like this!