vrius and bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
exotxins
A
are released when bacteria are still living can be released by either gram-positive or gram-negative bacteria, not impacted by antibiotics. AS THEY ARE LIVING
eg staphylococcus aureus
2
Q
Endotoxins
A
are released when bacteria are dead, so after being attacked by antibiotics, affects bacteria can still be sick after antibiotics are used to release endotoxins.
3
Q
lytic vs lysogenic
A
lytic- immediate resluts eg influenza
lysogenic- virus dormant inactive you can ahve it and have no symptoms eg HIV can be released due to stress and so enters the lyctic cycle.