Bacteria — Flashcards

Which strain of Salmonella causes typhoid fever? _____

_____ is the transfer of random DNA between bacteria using bacteriophages

The alpha toxin of Clostridium perfringens breaks down phospholipids, resulting in myonecrosis ("_____")

Furuncles and carbuncles are associated with what coagulase + organism? _____

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of C-MOPS: - C_____ (redness and discharge) - Meningitis (fever, chills, headache, neck stiffness) - Otitis media (ear pain) - Pneumonia (fever, cough, chills) - Sinusitis (nasal discharge, sinus tenderness)

Do thymus-independent antigens result in immunologic memory? _____

Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation occur on the _____ of Bacteria

Common infectious causes of acute prostatitis in young adults include _____ and _____

Is Helicobacter pylori motile? _____

_____ have a toxic A component and a(n) B component that binds to cell surfaces

Hint: Exo or Endotoxins