Bacteria — Flashcards

The reservoir for Salmonella _____ is chicken

Asplenia can result in an increased risk of sepsis from _____ bacteria due to loss of splenic phagocytes

What is the most common bacterial cause (90%) of acute pyelonephritis? _____

E. coli causes neonatal meningitis only if it is positive for _____

Which bacteria has spores found in rusty nails or in soil?_____

Scarlet fever is associated with what toxin? _____

What four bacterial infections are most commonly associated with myocarditis? (Some Bacteria Cause Myocarditis)_____

What is the most commonly used non-selective culture media?_____

Toll-like receptor (TLR) activation results in activation of _____, a nuclear transcription factor that activates immune response genes

Legionnaires' disease caused by Legionella pneumophila is associated with _____