Bacteria — Flashcards

Which bacteria has spores found in rusty nails or in soil?_____

_____ can activate any CD4+ T-cell, resulting in massive release of cytokines

What is the most important bacterial factor of Shigella in regards to causing Shigellosis?_____

_____ microscopy is needed for direct visualization of Treponema pallidum

What food source is associated with Bacillus cereus food poisoning?_____

Asplenia can result in an increased risk of sepsis from _____ bacteria due to loss of splenic phagocytes

What is the most common bacterial cause (90%) of acute pyelonephritis? _____

Streptococcus _____ can cause bacteremia and subacute endocarditis; is associated with colon cancer

E. coli causes neonatal meningitis only if it is positive for _____

Which zoonotic bacteria is encapsulated?_____