How does having a capsule increase the virulence of a bacteria cell?   A capsule gives bacteria antibiotic resistance. Bacteria with a capsule cannot be phagocytized by immune cells. The capsule speeds up asexual reproduction of the bacteria. The capsule increases bacteria motility.

How does the skin function to protect the body from microbes? Multiple Choice It serves as an impenetrable barrier most places except on the soles of the feet where the skin is particularly thin. Sweat serves to help flush microbes away. It secretes lysozyme which has antibacterial properties. It serves as an impenetrable barrier due to layers of keratin infused cells. search a

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This is my microbiology question. I got it wrong. Plz help me choosing right one and give reasons why it’s right. And others ones are wrong.

Mention microbial infections and most people think of hospitals, not summer camp. But being outdoors in the sunshine and fresh air is not without risk. In June 2012, a camp counselor in Omaha, Nebraska, was diagnosed with histoplasmosis, a fungal infection with symptoms similar to pneumonia: fever, headache, and respiratory distress. Although most people suffering from histoplasmosis will recover without medical treatment, the very young, very old, and people with chronic lung conditions are at greater risk for developing severe disease, which may on rare occasions prove fatal. In areas of the eastern and central United States, where Histoplasma capsulatum is endemic, dirt contaminated with bird and bat guano often contains spores of the fungus. Disturbing such contaminated dirt is a known risk factor for developing the disease. Because the sick camp counselor was one of 32 that worked at the camp, and the camp served 797 children, the Douglas County Department of Health (DCDH) and the…

Hand draw (with a pen/pencil) a picture of salmonella typhi organism. Label and describe the following cell structures and include a brief summary of their functions: nuclei/organelles flagella/cilia segments outer covering (cuticle, tegument) attachment structures (suckers, hooks, etc.) cysts/oocysts (if your pathogen makes them)

Which type of bacteria survive more easily in dry environments?   Question 4 options:   gram positive   gram negative   gram variable   gram equal   none of these are correct