TBL 11. Flashcards
catalase
coaguolase: Staphylococcus aureus
staphylokinase:
Staphylococcus aureus: capsule (not always)
protein A: Staphylococcus aureus
hemolysins:
panton-valentine leucocidin: Staphylococcus aureus
TOXIN
LEADS TO LEUKOPENIA
enterotoxins A-E:
toxic shock synderome toxin ( TSST-1) : Staphylococcus aureus
what type of infections are caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
hair follicle infections?
describe the Pyogenic infection of Staphylococcus aureus with virulence factor coagulase.
CRITICAL IN ABSCESS FORMATION
describe the Pyogenic infection of Staphylococcus aureus with virulence factor TSST-1.
describe the Pyogenic infection of Staphylococcus aureus with virulence factor protein A.
characteristics of describe Staphylococcus aureus
what are the Staphylococcus aureus
Host Immune Elements?
Neisseria species characterics
transmission
what are the pathogenic species we care about ?
N. meningitidis causes meningococcemia and meningitis.
N. gonorrhoeae transmits sexually, infects urethra in men and the cervix in women,
Neisseria species
Host Immune Functions
what receptors do neutrophils use against Neisseria species?
CD14, TLR2, TLR4, FcR, CRs.
what are the virulance factors of Neisseria species?
Ig A protease
capsule (different form other type)
what is effective against their capsule?
pili: Neisseria species
How does it avoid the immune system?
Neisseria species : cell wall lipooligosaccharide
can cause_____
porin A, Porin B, Opa, Opc: Neisseria species