Bacteria — Flashcards

Humans are the only reservoir for Salmonella _____

Yersinia pestis secretes _____, which cause macrophage/neutrophil dysfunction by inhibiting phagocytosis and cytokine production

Where in the body are Group D Streptococci (Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium) normally found?_____

Nocardia is _____ positive, thus patients with chronic granulomatous disease are susceptible to infection

What organism is responsible for recurrent pulmonary infections in an infant cystic fibrosis patient? _____

What cause of osteomyelitis is more common in prosthetic joint replacement? _____

Which bacteria is normal flora of the vagina?_____

Which surface protein (adhesin) allows Bordetella pertussis to attach to the respiratory epithelium?

Mycobacterium leprae is an obligate _____ bacteria

What food source is associated with Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?_____