Host-Pathogen Interactions — MCQs

Following pathogenetic mechanisms operate in septic shock except -

What structure of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is primarily responsible for its pathogenicity?

Phagocytosis of mycobacterium tuberculosis by macrophages is mainly mediated by:

A study of nosocomial infections involving urinary catheters is performed. The study shows that the longer an indwelling urinary catheter remains, the higher the rate of symptomatic urinary tract infections (UTIs). Most of these infections are bacterial. Which of the following properties of these bacteria increase the risk for nosocomial UTIs?

Which of the following cell components produced by Neisseria gonorrhoeae is responsible for attachment to host cells?

Which of the following is a specific feature of acquired immunity?

Endotoxin shock is initiated by:

A 10-year-old boy with a 2-week history of an upper respiratory infection was admitted to the hospital with malaise, fever, joint swelling and diffuse rash. The patient is treated and discharged. However, the patient suffers from recurrent pharyngitis and a few years later, develops a heart murmur. This patient's heart murmur is most likely caused by exposure to which of the following pathogens?

Toxic shock syndrome is due to the following virulence factor:

Which of the following is the best parameter to predict virulence of acute infectious illness?