Vibrio cholera Flashcards
1
Q
Curved Rod
Gram -
Motile (single flagellum)
2 Circular Chromosomes
A
Vibrio Cholera
2
Q
Facultative anaerobe
optimal growth - body temp
RICE WATER STOOL
Cholera Toxin
A
Vibrio Cholera
3
Q
Larger Chromosome of Cholera;
Carries genes for cell function and housekeeping
A
Chromosome 1
4
Q
Smaller Chromosome of Cholera;
Carries genes with antibiotic resistance: INTEGRON ISLAND
A
Chromosome 2
5
Q
How does one become infected with Vibrio cholera?
A
Ingestion of contaminated water/food
6
Q
What part of the body does Vibrio cholera infect?
A
Small intestine
7
Q
A proteinaceous enterotoxin;
upon absorption in small intestine epithelia causes diarrhea via an increase in cAMP
A
Cholera Toxin
