Virulence Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

MI Final Exam Questions & Answers 2024 Periplasmic membrane - ANSWER- Cell Envelope - ANSWER--gram pos. and neg. cell wall -outer membrane -cytoplasmic membrane -membrane proteins -porin (only in neg.) Pili Fimbriae - ANSWER-Virulence factor: help bacteria attach to cells that they will infect Nucleoid - ANSWER-most of bacterial DNA is found here, but not bound by a membrane Cell Wall - ANSWER- Genophore - ANSWER-long double strand of DNA, bacterial chromosome Storage ...

Drug Discovery - • Unlike small molecule drugs (pharmaceuticals), large molecule drugs (biopharmaceuticals) are mainly protein-based o These protein-based drugs are similar to natural biological compounds found in human body or they're fragments that mimic active part of natural compounds Discovery of Pharmaceuticals - commences w/ scanning hundreds of compounds, whether w/ actual materials (irrational approach) or virtual simulations (rational approach) • Pharmaceuticals are new che...

Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) CORRECT ANSWER Characteristics- Gram positive cocci most common staph infections can be isolated (MSA) pus forming Virulence- Enzyme: coagulase, catalase, nucleases Toxins: Cytotoxins, exfoliative toxins, enterotoxins(food poisoning), Immunity Diagnosis- Microscopy Isolation on cultures(grow rapidly/nonselective) Treatment- Antibiotics symptomatic with food poisoning Prevention- proper wound cleaning thorough hand washing Pathogenesis-...

Exam 2: NSG530/ NSG 530 (NEW 2023/ 2024) - Advanced Pathophysiology Exam | Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct| Graded A QUESTION A 22-year-old was recently diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Which decreased lab finding would be expect to accompany this virus? Answer: CD4+ T-helper QUESTION A 30-year-old male was diagnosed with HIV. Which of the following treat- ments would be most effective? Answer: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) ...

Acute bronchitis Correct Answer-an inflammation of the bronchi in the lower respiratory tract, usually caused by infection. It is one of the most common conditions seen in primary care. Which disease usually occurs as a sequel to an upper respiratory tract infection? Correct Answer-acute bronchitis The cause of most cases of ____ is viral (rhinovirus, influenza) Correct Answer-acute bronchitis pneumonia Correct Answer-an acute inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by a microbial ag...

NURSING 5140 All SG Questions Combined (Module 1-12) Study Questions And 100% Verified Answers 2023. Module 1 Study Questions Altered Cellular & Tissue Biology Ch. 2 1. Compare and contrast cellular injury and adaptation. 1. Compare and Contrast cellular injury and adaptation. Cellular Adaptation  Cellular adaptation is an alteration that enables the cell to maintain a steady state called homeostasis despite adverse conditions. It is the cells response to protect itself from injur...

At the end of the day, does it make economic sense to use implants and take the lower quality grade? Or not use implants and take the lower weight? - Part of it depends on the choice select spread, but that is not a guarantee at the time of potential implanting. Therefor, it is better economically to go for the heavier carcass. Pounds drive the system. Blackleg in the intestine - Enters the body through contaminated feed or water, becomes active in the intestine after high intake of carbs o...

BLETC Test 2 Latest Update Graded A+ 10 days how long a search warrant is good for 3 tiers of police/citizen contact • Tier I - Verbal Contact • Tier II - Brief Seizure • Tier III - Law Arrest 4 Ds to get a conviction in a tort (Civil Case to a Police Officer) • Duty • Deviation • Direct Cause • Damage 4 Ps to Arrest • Peace Officer • Possesses a weapon • Poses a Threat • Probable Cause 48 hours the amount of time you have (maximum) to get someo...

virulence correct answers the ability to produce disease efface correct answers to wipe out, to rub out, do away with; (medical) the thinning of the cervix during labor ubiquitous correct answers omnipresent, existing or being everywhere osmosis correct answers process of fluid passing through semi-permeable membrane from higher to lower concentration labile correct answers apt or likely to change, changing quickly -Because the children fever was very labile the nurse instructed the...

the initial element in virulence is the ability of an organism to survive in the external environment during transit between hosts - Answer the second set of virulence is a mechanism for transmission to a new host the management of an infected surgical site includes - Answer *open and drain the incision *debride the fibrous debris and necrotic soft tissue *implement antimicrobial management as needed *manage the open wound