EXAM 5 Flashcards
Refers to microbes that do not cause disease to their host and aid in host bodily functions
Normal microbiota
It can contain over 400 different bacterial species. Not permeable to saliva
Plaque
It helps to protect exposed tooth surfaces
Lysozyme
Tissue exudate similar to serum and contains phagocytic cells and immunoglobulin, which can lower bacterial numbers
Crevicular fluid
Is the infection and inflammation of the gums or gingivae
Gingivitis
When gingivitis progresses to a chronic illness. Gums become inflamed and pus forms around the pocket. Results in loss of teeth and bone
Periodontitis
When symptoms resolve on their own
Self-limiting
Serological test for antibodies against EBV
Monospot slide test
When blood supply to a region of the body is cut off the tissue becomes
Ischemic
necrosis resulting from lack of blood flow is called
gangrene
Removal of necrotic tissue
surgical debridement
Treatment for gas gangrene, placing patient in chamber with increased oxygen at 2-3 times normal atmospheric pressure which forced oxygen into the blood to slow the progression of bacteria
Hyperbaric oxygen chamber
Neurotoxin released from tetanus, which is released during death of bacterial cells
Tetanosplasmin
Whole body tetanic spasms
opisthotonos
Inactive form of the toxin
toxoid
