_____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
#2
Bacterial features that allow evasion of host defenses are known as _____ factors
#3
Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces _____, which generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill competing microbes
#4
A bacteria's _____ wall can be a target for the immune system and antibiotics
#5
Strep pneumonia contains _____, allowing bacteria to adhere and colonize the mucous membranes.
#6
Antibiotics kill vaginal microflora, allowing microbes such as _____ to flourish
#7
Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common contaminate of _____ cultures
#8
Which commonly used disinfectant causes coagulation of cytoplasm?_____
#9
glycocalyx
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Prevention of biofilm formation Flashcard Deck - 9 Cards
Flashcard 1: _____ is a coagulase-negative Staph that has the ability to synthesize extracellular polysaccharide matrix (biofilm).
Answer: Staph epidermidis
Flashcard 2: Bacterial features that allow evasion of host defenses are known as _____ factors
Answer: Virulence
Flashcard 3: Pseudomonas aeruginosa produces _____, which generates reactive oxygen species (ROS) to kill competing microbes
Answer: pyocyanin
Flashcard 4: A bacteria's _____ wall can be a target for the immune system and antibiotics
Answer: cell
Flashcard 5: Strep pneumonia contains _____, allowing bacteria to adhere and colonize the mucous membranes.
Answer: IgA protease
Flashcard 6: Antibiotics kill vaginal microflora, allowing microbes such as _____ to flourish
Answer: Candida albicans (which fungus)
Flashcard 7: Staphylococcus epidermidis is a common contaminate of _____ cultures
Answer: blood
Flashcard 8: Which commonly used disinfectant causes coagulation of cytoplasm?_____
Answer: Chlorhexidine
Flashcard 9: glycocalyx
Answer: mediates adherence to surfaces
Extra: polysaccharide
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