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Helicobacter Flashcards

1
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What virulence factor of Helicobacter is necessary to provide motility for penetration of mucus?

A

Flagella

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2
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What part of the body does Helicbacter grow?

A

gastrointestinal tract

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What species of Helicobacter is associated with humans?

A

Helicobacter Pylori

*persistant gastritis

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4
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What virulence factor does helicobacter have that neutralized acid in the stomach?

A

Urease

*hydrolyzed to ammonium

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5
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Which two organisms have the cytolethal distending toxin?

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Helicobacter and Campylobacter jejuni

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6
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What is the reservoir for Helicobacter?

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Gastric mucosa

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True/False: 50% of humans carry Heliobacter Pylori

A

True

*80-100% of dogs/cats are infected with Helicobacter

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8
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Is Helicobacter associated with Chronic or Acute inflammation?

A

chronic

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9
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What is the most common test for Hleicobacter?

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Urease test

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10
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True/False: Most helicobacter infections are subclinical

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True

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