5.1.1 Spirochetes

Question 1

Describe the Spirochetal Envelope Structure.

Answer 1

Question 2

Describe the virulence factors associated with T. pallidum.

Answer 2

Question 3

Describe the current epidemiology of Syphilis.

Answer 3

Question 4

Describe the serology profile of Syphilis.

Answer 4

Question 5

Describe the general characteristics of Leptospira.

Answer 5

Question 6

Describe the process of making a Laboratory diagnosis and treatment of Leptospirosis.

Answer 6

Question 7

Describe the transmission of Relapsing Fever.

Answer 7

Question 8

Describe the antigenic variation and serotype switching associated with Relapsing Fever.

Answer 8

Question 9

Describe the process of making a Laboratory diagnosis and treatment of Relapsing Fever.

Answer 9

Question 10

What are the two major foci in the US in regards to Lyme Borreliosis?

Answer 10

The Northeast and Great Lakes

Question 11

If you rip an Ixodes tick off within 48hrs of it beginning to feed are you likely to have transmission of Borriela?

Answer 11

NO!

Question 12

Describe the different virulence factors associated with B. burgdorferi.

Answer 12

Question 13

Describe the pathogenesis of Lyme Arthritis.

Answer 13

Question 14

Describe the 1st generation vaccine for Lyme Disease.

Answer 14