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What is the primary role of bacterial virulence factors?
What is the primary role of bacterial virulence factors?
- To enhance bacterial pathogenicity (correct)
- To aid in nutrient absorption
- To assist in bacterial reproduction
- To facilitate bacterial waste elimination
Which of the following is NOT a virulence factor associated with bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a virulence factor associated with bacteria?
- Fimbriae
- Enzymes
- Pigments
- Cell wall integrity (correct)
How do capsules enhance bacterial virulence?
How do capsules enhance bacterial virulence?
- By resisting phagocytosis (correct)
- By consuming oxygen
- By inhibiting protein synthesis
- By providing nutrients to bacteria
What is the function of collagenase as a microbial enzyme?
What is the function of collagenase as a microbial enzyme?
Which type of bacterial toxin is characterized as heat stable and part of the cell wall?
Which type of bacterial toxin is characterized as heat stable and part of the cell wall?
What is the primary difference between exotoxins and endotoxins?
What is the primary difference between exotoxins and endotoxins?
Which of the following pigments is produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which of the following pigments is produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which enzyme produced by bacteria can neutralize acidic conditions?
Which enzyme produced by bacteria can neutralize acidic conditions?
What distinguishes beta-lactamases from other microbial enzymes?
What distinguishes beta-lactamases from other microbial enzymes?
Haemagglutinin has what function in terms of bacterial virulence?
Haemagglutinin has what function in terms of bacterial virulence?
Which bacterial virulence factor is primarily responsible for resisting phagocytosis?
Which bacterial virulence factor is primarily responsible for resisting phagocytosis?
What role do fimbriae play in bacterial virulence?
What role do fimbriae play in bacterial virulence?
What is a significant characteristic of exotoxins compared to endotoxins?
What is a significant characteristic of exotoxins compared to endotoxins?
Which microbial enzyme breaks down collagen to facilitate bacterial invasion?
Which microbial enzyme breaks down collagen to facilitate bacterial invasion?
What is a common characteristic of both exotoxins and endotoxins?
What is a common characteristic of both exotoxins and endotoxins?
Which of the following describes the nature of bacterial pigments?
Which of the following describes the nature of bacterial pigments?
Which virulence factor is associated with the ability to escape humoral immunity?
Which virulence factor is associated with the ability to escape humoral immunity?
Which of the following enzymes is known to contribute to antibiotic resistance?
Which of the following enzymes is known to contribute to antibiotic resistance?
What effect does the presence of hemolysin have on red blood cells?
What effect does the presence of hemolysin have on red blood cells?
Which statement best describes the role of teichoic acid in Gram-positive bacteria?
Which statement best describes the role of teichoic acid in Gram-positive bacteria?
Flashcards
Bacterial Virulence Factors
Bacterial Virulence Factors
Structures, enzymes, and toxins that make bacteria more capable of causing disease.
Microbial Capsule
Microbial Capsule
A protective layer surrounding some bacteria that prevents them from being destroyed by the immune system and stops the action of lysozymes.
Fimbriae (Pili)
Fimbriae (Pili)
Hair-like structures on bacteria that help them stick to host cells.
Teichoic Acid
Teichoic Acid
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Bacterial Enzymes - Collagenase
Bacterial Enzymes - Collagenase
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Bacterial Toxins - Exotoxins
Bacterial Toxins - Exotoxins
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Bacterial Toxins - Endotoxins
Bacterial Toxins - Endotoxins
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Bacterial Enzymes - Urease
Bacterial Enzymes - Urease
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Beta-Lactamase
Beta-Lactamase
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Bacterial Pigments
Bacterial Pigments
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What are virulence factors?
What are virulence factors?
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What does a capsule do?
What does a capsule do?
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What is the function of fimbriae (pili)?
What is the function of fimbriae (pili)?
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What is teichoic acid?
What is teichoic acid?
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What does collagenase do?
What does collagenase do?
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How does urease help bacteria?
How does urease help bacteria?
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What does hemolysin do?
What does hemolysin do?
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What are exotoxins?
What are exotoxins?
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What are endotoxins?
What are endotoxins?
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What makes exotoxins different from endotoxins?
What makes exotoxins different from endotoxins?
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Study Notes
Bacterial Growth (2) - Bacterial Genetics and Virulence Factors
- Bacterial virulence factors enhance pathogenicity. They are cellular structures, enzymes, and toxins.
- Key virulence factors include:
- Capsule: resists phagocytosis and hydrolytic enzymes.
- Fimbriae (pili): mediate adhesion to host cells.
- Teichoic acid (Gram-positive bacteria): promotes adhesion to host cells.
- Enzymes (e.g., collagenase, urease, hemolysin, haemagglutinin, coagulase, catalase): enhance invasion or evade host defenses.
- Bacterial toxins (exotoxins/endotoxins): affect host cells.
- Pigments: can be cytotoxic and affect cell functions.
Bacterial Toxins
- Exotoxins are produced by Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Diffuse outside of bacteria.
- Protein in nature.
- Heat-labile.
- Toxoid forms can be used in vaccination.
- High antigenicity (many are potent toxins).
- Examples: Clostridium botulinum toxin, Clostridium tetani
- Endotoxins are part of the cell wall of Gram-negative bacteria.
- Not released until the cell wall disintegrates.
- Lipopolysaccharide in nature.
- Heat-stable.
- Toxoid forms are not effective in vaccination.
- Less antigenicity.
- Examples: Gram-negative bacteria.
Beta-Lactamases
- Some microbes resist antibiotics by producing beta-lactamase.
- Beta-lactamases hydrolyze the beta-lactam ring of antibiotics.
- Example: Penicillinase produced by Staphylococcus.
Bacterial Pigments
- Exopigments diffuse into the surrounding medium.
- Example: Bluish green pigment of Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
- Endopigments are located inside the bacterial cell.
- Example: Golden pigment of Staphylococcus aureus.
Bacterial Genetics
- Bacterial chromosome is single, circular, double-stranded DNA.
- Plasmids are extra-chromosomal, circular, supercoiled DNA carrying genes like resistance genes.
Gene Transfer
- Transfer of genetic material between bacteria.
- Mechanisms include:
- Conjugation: plasmid transfer via sex pili (Gram-negative).
- Transduction: transfer via bacteriophages.
- Transformation: uptake of DNA fragments from lysed bacteria.
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This quiz covers key concepts related to bacterial virulence factors and toxins, including their roles in pathogenicity. You will explore structures such as capsules and fimbriae, as well as the function of various enzymes and toxins. Test your understanding of how these components contribute to bacterial survival and infection.
