final exam 3 Flashcards
carb portion of an lps that our immune system recognizes
o antigen
blood clotting in our blood vessels that causes damage to those with small diameter. blood clotting factors are used up in this process which means there are less blood clotting factors available in our body
dic - disseminated intravascular coagulation
gram negative bacteria can easily
penetrate skin, invadde mucous membranes, evade immune system, grow rapidly
gram negative group that almost always causes diseases
neisseria
strains of neiserria have
polysaccharide capsule, fimbriae, lipid a
virulence factors of gonorrhoehae
fimbriae and capsule, protease
enzyme that destroys igA antibody
protease
inflammation of rectum
proctitis
inflammation of pharynx
pharyngitis
inflammation of gums
gingivitis
treatment of neisseria gonorrhoeae
cephlaosporin intramuscularly
sheds outer membrane
blebbing
acute swelling of the protective memnbranes that cover the brain and s[inal cord
meningitisf
everm stiff neck, sore throat vomitting
meningococcal meningitis
occurs when lipid a is released into blood causing organ damage and petechiae
meningococcal speticemia