Mycoplasma pneumoniae produces increased edema due to release of cell wall components resulting in pulmonary edema and a high mortality rate

Which organism(s) would likely be classified as a neutrophile?

Tetanospasmin, a neurootoxin secreted by Clostridium tetani causes which one of the following characteristic features of tetanus? Flaccid paralysis ORigid paralysis Massive efflux of electrolytes Extensive skin rash O None of the these

Different strains of Streptococcus pyogenes have different virulence factors, giving these microbes much versatility. Virulence factors include which of the following? Choose one or more: A.A capsule that, when thick, will help the organism avoid phagocytosis by macrophages B.A cell wall containing lipoteichoic acid, thought to facilitate adherence to pharyngeal epithelial cells C.Enzymes that lyse blood cells (streptolysins) D.The production of several endotoxins called streptococcal pyogenic endotoxins (SPEs)

What species of Pseudomonas is a common cause of lunginfection in cystic fibrosis patients?

Describe the virulence factors of H. pylori that allow it to colonize the stomach and survive phagocytosis.

After Tony had been very ill with cardiac problems, his hospital chart listed the cause as “culture negative” endocarditis. What does that mean?

Write a paragraph of the three types of mycolic acids that you have Mycobacterium tuberculosis and indicate its importance

Why can it be said that respiratory pathogens have exploited aneffective means of transmission?

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