endodontic microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Primary endodontic infections
A
- polymicrobial
- dominated by gram-negative anaerobic rods
2
Q
secondary endodontic infections
A
- compose of one or a few species of bacteria
- predominantly gram-positive microorganisms
- 9 times for likely to contain E.faecalis than primary endodontic infections
3
Q
Endodontic bacteria virulence factors
A
- endotoxins
- adhesins
- collagenases
- immune invasion
- hyaluronidase
4
Q
Key suspect for endodontic infection
A
E.Faecalis
