Bacteria — Flashcards

The diphtheria toxin of Corynebacterium diphtheriae is encoded by a _____

The required infective dose of Shigella is _____ (large or small)

What organism produces a similar toxin that has the same MOA as C. diphtheriae toxin? _____

Beta-lactamases are synthesized by _____ genes

A positive screening test for Treponema pallidum (via VDRL or RPR) is confirmed via _____

LPS, bacterial flagellin, and viral nucleic acids are detected by the innate immune system via _____ Receptors

What is the route of transmission of Vibrio cholerae?_____

Which form of C5 convertase is produced via the alternative complement pathway? _____

How is Pasteurella multocida most commonly transmitted?_____

Clostridium _____ results in floppy muscles