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What mutation causes chronic granulomatous disease?

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inactivating mutation affecting NADPH oxidase–> inhibits phagocytic intracellular killing

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What types of organisms generate recurrent infections in people with chronic granulomatous disease?

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catalase positive

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Mucicarmine stain can help to identify which fungi?

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Cryptococcus neoformans (polysaccharide capsule)

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What bacteria cause intracellular infections? (8)

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Chlamydia, legionella, Listeria, Mycobacterium, Neisseria meningitidis, Nocardia, Rickettsia, Salmonella typhi

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What is the primary immune mechanism against intracellular infections?

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Cell mediated immunity

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Which Cephalosporins can treat pseudomonas?

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Ceftazidime and defepine (3rd and 4th generation)

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Which cephalosporin is used to treat community aquired pneumonia?

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Ceftriaxone

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