Which spp. of Streptococcus viridans causes dental caries?_____
#2
Some bacteria secrete a _____, allowing the bacteria to stick to a surface
#3
A bacteria's _____ wall can be a target for the immune system and antibiotics
#4
Strep pneumonia contains _____, allowing bacteria to adhere and colonize the mucous membranes.
#5
Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
#6
What feature of Pseudomonas is anti-phagocytic?_____
#7
Which bacteria has a characteristic "tumbling motility" extracellularly?_____
#8
glycocalyx
Biofilms in chronic infections US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Biofilms in chronic infections Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
Flashcard 1: Which spp. of Streptococcus viridans causes dental caries?_____
Answer: Streptococcus mutans
Flashcard 2: Some bacteria secrete a _____, allowing the bacteria to stick to a surface
Answer: biofilm (not glycocalyx)
Flashcard 3: A bacteria's _____ wall can be a target for the immune system and antibiotics
Answer: cell
Flashcard 4: Strep pneumonia contains _____, allowing bacteria to adhere and colonize the mucous membranes.
Answer: IgA protease
Flashcard 5: Staphylococcus epidermidis forms a protective _____ that allows it to colonize prosthetic devices
Answer: biofilm
Flashcard 6: What feature of Pseudomonas is anti-phagocytic?_____
Answer: Bacterial capsule
Flashcard 7: Which bacteria has a characteristic "tumbling motility" extracellularly?_____
Answer: Listeria monocytogenes
Flashcard 8: glycocalyx
Answer: mediates adherence to surfaces
Extra: polysaccharide
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