Pathology of X Flashcards
1
Q
Staphylococcus aureus
A
commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans
adheres to host tissues with it’s surface proteins
produces coagulase to form fibrin barriers
Toxins:
- haemolysins -
- Exfoliative toxins -
- Enterotoxins -
- Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) -
protein A
Biofilms
- immune cell and antibiotics protection
Triggers inflammation of neutrophils
- good to fight infection but can create tissue damage
2
Q
E coli
A
3
Q
Strep (throat)
A
4
Q
C. difficile
A
5
Q
Klebsiella
A
6
Q
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A
7
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