Mycoplasma Flashcards
primary component of cell wall
lipoprotein or sterol
true or false: Mycoplasma always penetrates submucosa
False. It only does so in immunocompromised hosts.
Mycoplasma has affinity for the mammalian cell membrane. It resides usually in __ or __ tracts.
respiratory
urogenital
What do colonies of Mycoplasma look like in culture?
fried egg appearance
The specialized pore tip is used for ___
attachment to host cell
The specialized pore tip is rich in this substance: ___
proline
Attachment sites of Mycoplasma usually have this substance: __
sialic acid
carriage rate of Mycoplasma is directly proportional to __
number of sex partners
Which is not a pathogenic mechanism of Mycoplasma?
A. cytolysis
B. mononuclear action inhibition
C. nutrient competition
D. form elementary bodies to spread infection
D
D is for Chlamydia
True or False: In diagnosing Mycoplasma, microscopy exam is not needed.
True
tetracycline and azithromycin inhibit synthesis of: A. sterol B. lipids C. protein D. sugars
C
True or False: MCT is a vaccine available for prevention of mycoplasmic infections.
False. Walang vaccine para sa Mycoplasma.
True or False: Mycoplasma pneumoniae is apparent only in patients 5-20 years old.
False. All ages dapat.
Which is/are the most frequent presentations of M.pneumoniae? A. tracheobronchitis B. bronchiolitis C. walking pneumonia D. A and B E. A,B and C
D
Tetracycline causes ___ in teeth, so that’s why it’s not so given anymore.
staining
attachment of M.pneumoniae to respiratory epithelial cell is mediated by ___
P1 adhesin
One of the pathogenic effects of M.pneuoniae is ciliostasis. What toxin causes this, exactly?
Community Acquired Respiratory Disease toxin
Ciliostasis w/CARDS toxin stimulated cytokines in __
to coordinate inflammatory response
Which is not associated with M.pneumoniae? A. cough with bloody sputum B. consolidation at X-ray C. inflamed eardrum D. erythema multiforme
A
non-productive ang cough ng Mycoplasma
Which of the following is not done in lab diagnosis of Mycoplasma? A. ELISA B. PCR C. Culture D. Microscopy
D
Cold agglutinin is a method used in diagnosing Mycoplasma. It is formed from which combination? A. mycoplasma + WBC B. mycoplasma + RBC C. mycoplasma + platelet D. mycoplasma + plasma
B
Mycoplasma hominis may cause: A. pyelonephritis B. UTI C. ovary abscess D. all of the abaove
D
Urea plasma urealyticum may cause: A. pyelonephritis B. nongonococcal urethritis C. lung disease in low birthweight infants D. UTI
B & C
