Exam #2 Flashcards
M protein bacteria
+, streptopyogenes
Ora protein function
Inhibits T cells
Ora protein bacteria
-, neisseria gonnorhea
Mycolic acid function
Waxy lipid that resists digestion
Mycolic acid bacterium
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Capsules function
Prevent phagocytosis
Capsules bacterium
+, s. Pneumoniae
Haemophilus influenzae
+, bacillus anthracis
E. Coli adherence
-, type I fimbriae, sugar residue
S. Mutans adherence
+, dental caries, glycocalyx - “sticky”
Endotoxins
Gram -, LIPIDS
Fever, septic shock
Exotoxins
Gram +, PROTEINS
Heat labeled
Neutralized by anti-toxins
Ex. C. tetani, C. Botulism, Vibriocholera
ELISA - direct
Detects Ag
Elisa - INDIRECT
Detects Ab
M protein function
Resists phagocytosis and biofilm