Virulence factors Flashcards
Refers to the ability of an organism to cause a disease
A. Pathogenicity
B. Virulence
C. Virulence factor
A. Pathogenicity
Refers to the degree of pathology caused by the organism
A. Pathogenicity
B. Virulence
C. Virulence factor
B. Virulence
Structure, toxin, adhesion, etc that contributes to the ability of a pathogen to cause a disease
A. Pathogenicity
B. Virulence
C. Virulence factor
C. Virulence factor
Pili aka fimbriae can serve as _____ factors to allow attachment to cells
adherence
What kind of pili is involved in gene transfer?
Sex pili
What are the two genera of bacteria that can form endospores?
- Baccillus
2. Clostridium
Bacteria that are phagocytized by macrophages and still survive by inhibiting phagosome-lysosome fusion are called _____________ organisms
Facultative intracellular organisms
Part of the outer membrane
Endotoxin or exotoxin
Endotoxin
Part of the LPS (lipid A) of G- bacteria
Endotoxin or exotoxin
Endotoxin
Treating pt with a G- infections w/ antibiotics can worsen the disease
Endotoxin or exotoxin
Endotoxin
Shed in steady amounts by living bacteria
Endotoxin or exotoxin
Endotoxin
Can act outside of host, on cell membrane or inside cells
Endotoxin or exotoxin
Exotoxin
What is bacteremia?
Bacteria in blood
What is sepsis?
Bacteremia that causes systemic immune response to infection
What is often the stimulus of septic shock?
Endotoxin (LPS)
