Bacterial Pathogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
Pathobionts
A
under normal conditions is not pathogenic but can be if given a chance
2
Q
Characteristics of Clostridium difficile
A
GPB
obligate anaerobe
causes pseudomembranous colitis
Spore forming
3
Q
What makes up a spore? (3)
A
cell membrane
Wall of keratin-like protein
outer layer called exosporium
4
Q
what are two genera that form spores? (both are gram +)
A
anaerobic Clostridium spp.
Aerobic Bacillus Spp.
5
Q
legionella and Mycobacterium can…
A
Prevent phagolysosome fusion
6
Q
Bacteria that can “outrun” phagosomes are…?
A
Listeria
Francisella
Rickettsia
7
Q
Listeria monocytogenes
A
GPB
Facultative anaerobe
8
Q
What causes more deaths than HIV?
A
MRSA
