Bacterial Pathogens Flashcards
1
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Endospore
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A dormant and non reproductive form that is highly resistant to environmental change. Some gram negative bacteria can form endospores
2
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Cutaneous anthrax
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- endospore enters through cut on skin
- forms a non painful lesson
- most common form
3
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Inhalation anthrax
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- endospores are inhaled
- can occur from working with the wool of infected animals
- infects the lymph nodes and lungs
4
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Gastrointestinal anthrax
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- endospores are ingested usually in the meat of an infected animal
- leads to lots of GI symptoms and can ultimately lead to organ shut down
5
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Gonorrhea
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- gram negative
- needs a human host
- transmitted from direct human contact
- binds to CD4 cells and inhibits activation
- does not lead to immunity to reinfection
6
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Male gonorrhea
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- probability of infect from single exposure is 25%
- 90% of males are symptomatic
- discharge from penis contains PMNs with intracellular bacteria
7
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Female gonohrrea
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- probability of infection from single exposure is 40% except females on oral contraception is 90%
- 80% of females are asymptomatic
- can be passed down to child and/or lead to pelvic inflammatory disease
