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What role do opportunistic microorganisms play in causing diseases?
What role do opportunistic microorganisms play in causing diseases?
- They can cause disease after prolonged exposure to antibiotics.
- They can become pathogenic when host defenses are compromised. (correct)
- They are always pathogenic regardless of host conditions.
- They cannot survive outside their natural habitat.
Which factor is NOT associated with true pathogens?
Which factor is NOT associated with true pathogens?
- Ability to infect healthy hosts
- Adequate transmissibility to new hosts
- High susceptibility to host defenses (correct)
- Existence of a portal of entry
What does virulence refer to regarding pathogenic microorganisms?
What does virulence refer to regarding pathogenic microorganisms?
- The speed at which the pathogen replicates
- The ability of a pathogen to remain dormant in the host
- The degree of pathogenicity of the organism (correct)
- The total number of microorganisms present in an infection
Which structure is considered a virulence factor that aids in host invasion?
Which structure is considered a virulence factor that aids in host invasion?
What is necessary for a microorganism to establish an infection?
What is necessary for a microorganism to establish an infection?
What are the basic elements required for bacterial nutrition?
What are the basic elements required for bacterial nutrition?
Which of the following is NOT considered a growth factor essential for bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT considered a growth factor essential for bacteria?
At what optimum temperature do most pathogenic bacteria that infect humans grow best?
At what optimum temperature do most pathogenic bacteria that infect humans grow best?
Which type of bacteria require oxygen for growth?
Which type of bacteria require oxygen for growth?
What do obligatory anaerobes do when exposed to oxygen?
What do obligatory anaerobes do when exposed to oxygen?
Which characteristic is essential for bacterial growth regarding moisture?
Which characteristic is essential for bacterial growth regarding moisture?
What type of bacteria grow best in environments with low oxygen and high carbon dioxide?
What type of bacteria grow best in environments with low oxygen and high carbon dioxide?
Which factor is NOT required for bacterial growth?
Which factor is NOT required for bacterial growth?
What phase of the bacterial growth curve involves the adaptation of bacteria to a new environment before multiplication occurs?
What phase of the bacterial growth curve involves the adaptation of bacteria to a new environment before multiplication occurs?
During which phase do bacteria divide at a constant maximal rate and are most sensitive to antimicrobial agents?
During which phase do bacteria divide at a constant maximal rate and are most sensitive to antimicrobial agents?
What is the primary reason for the plateau seen in the stationary phase of bacterial growth?
What is the primary reason for the plateau seen in the stationary phase of bacterial growth?
What causes the decline phase in bacterial growth?
What causes the decline phase in bacterial growth?
Which type of organism grows only in the absence of oxygen?
Which type of organism grows only in the absence of oxygen?
What term describes organisms that thrive in low oxygen concentrations?
What term describes organisms that thrive in low oxygen concentrations?
Which of the following groups of organisms can grow well with or without oxygen?
Which of the following groups of organisms can grow well with or without oxygen?
What happens to the bacterial population during the stationary phase when resources become limited?
What happens to the bacterial population during the stationary phase when resources become limited?
Which term refers to organisms that grow better in low oxygen concentrations?
Which term refers to organisms that grow better in low oxygen concentrations?
What type of organisms can grow well in both the presence and absence of oxygen?
What type of organisms can grow well in both the presence and absence of oxygen?
During which phase of the bacterial growth curve do the number of new cells equal the number of dying cells?
During which phase of the bacterial growth curve do the number of new cells equal the number of dying cells?
In which phase does the accumulation of toxic products and autolytic enzymes occur in bacterial cultures?
In which phase does the accumulation of toxic products and autolytic enzymes occur in bacterial cultures?
What characterizes the lag phase in the bacterial growth curve?
What characterizes the lag phase in the bacterial growth curve?
During which phase do bacteria undergo cell division at a maximal constant rate?
During which phase do bacteria undergo cell division at a maximal constant rate?
Which statement about normal microbial flora is true?
Which statement about normal microbial flora is true?
What distinguishes resident normal flora from transient flora?
What distinguishes resident normal flora from transient flora?
What role do resident flora play in relation to pathogenic bacteria?
What role do resident flora play in relation to pathogenic bacteria?
Which of the following best defines colonization of a microorganism?
Which of the following best defines colonization of a microorganism?
Where in the body are the majority of microorganisms found?
Where in the body are the majority of microorganisms found?
What happens to transient flora when the normal resident flora is disturbed?
What happens to transient flora when the normal resident flora is disturbed?
Which vitamin is notably synthesized by members of the intestinal flora?
Which vitamin is notably synthesized by members of the intestinal flora?
What is the primary difference between infection and colonization?
What is the primary difference between infection and colonization?
Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of resident flora?
Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of resident flora?
Which bacterium is primarily associated with the colon in normal flora?
Which bacterium is primarily associated with the colon in normal flora?
Flashcards
What is the main activity of bacteria?
What is the main activity of bacteria?
The primary activity of bacteria is reproduction, which requires essential building blocks for growth.
What essential elements are required for bacterial growth?
What essential elements are required for bacterial growth?
Nutrients required for bacterial growth include essential elements like hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen in large amounts. Other elements, like sulfur, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and manganese, are also needed in smaller quantities.
What are growth factors for bacteria?
What are growth factors for bacteria?
Growth factors are essential components that bacteria cannot synthesize themselves and must be provided ready-made. These include amino acids and vitamins.
How do bacteria obtain energy?
How do bacteria obtain energy?
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What is the optimal temperature for growth of many pathogenic bacteria?
What is the optimal temperature for growth of many pathogenic bacteria?
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How does oxygen affect bacterial growth?
How does oxygen affect bacterial growth?
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What are obligatory aerobes?
What are obligatory aerobes?
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What are facultative anaerobes?
What are facultative anaerobes?
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Microaerophilic Organisms
Microaerophilic Organisms
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Facultative Anaerobes
Facultative Anaerobes
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Obligatory Aerobes
Obligatory Aerobes
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Obligatory Anaerobes
Obligatory Anaerobes
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Log Phase
Log Phase
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Stationary Phase
Stationary Phase
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Decline Phase
Decline Phase
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Lag Phase
Lag Phase
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Logarithmic Phase (Log Phase)
Logarithmic Phase (Log Phase)
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Decline or Death Phase
Decline or Death Phase
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Microaerophilic
Microaerophilic
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Commensal or Normal Flora
Commensal or Normal Flora
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Opportunistic Microorganism
Opportunistic Microorganism
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Pathogenic Microorganism
Pathogenic Microorganism
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Infectivity
Infectivity
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Virulence
Virulence
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Resident Flora
Resident Flora
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Transient Flora
Transient Flora
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Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the intestine
Escherichia coli (E. coli) in the intestine
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Staphylococcus epidermidis on skin
Staphylococcus epidermidis on skin
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Alpha-haemolytic Streptococci in oropharynx
Alpha-haemolytic Streptococci in oropharynx
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Bacterial Infection
Bacterial Infection
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Colonization
Colonization
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Bacterial Virulence
Bacterial Virulence
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Study Notes
Bacterial Growth and Requirements
- Bacterial growth is primarily driven by reproduction
- Essential nutrients include macro-nutrients (hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen) in large amounts, and micro-nutrients (sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium, and manganese) in smaller amounts.
- Growth factors (amino acids and bacterial vitamins) are necessary constituents that cannot be synthesized by the bacteria.
- Energy production can occur via aerobic respiration, anaerobic respiration, and fermentation mechanisms.
Environmental Factors
- Hydrogen ion concentration: Influences bacterial growth.
- Temperature: Most pathogenic bacteria thrive at 37°C (body temperature).
- Aeration: Oxygen and carbon dioxide influence bacterial growth. Bacterial responses to oxygen are differentiated:
- Obligate aerobes: Need oxygen to grow.
- Facultative anaerobes: Can grow with or without oxygen.
- Obligate anaerobes: Cannot grow in the presence of oxygen.
- Microaerophiles: Grow best with limited oxygen and high CO2.
- Ionic strength and osmotic pressure: Influence bacterial growth.
- Moisture: Moisture is vital for bacterial growth; drying is generally lethal.
Bacterial Growth Curve
- A bacterial growth curve charts the changes in bacterial population over time.
- Â Four main phases are identified in the bacterial growth:
- Lag phase: Bacteria adapt to a new environment, no growth.
- Logarithmic (or exponential) phase: Rapid growth, maximal division rate, bacteria are most susceptible to antibiotics.
- Stationary phase: New cell production equals cell death. Cells enter a stressed state.
- Decline (death) phase: Cell death exceeds cell production, rapid decline in bacterial numbers.
The Normal Microbial Flora
- Normal flora organisms coexist with the host with no harm.
- They are present in various sites of the body like the skin, mouth, intestines, and vagina.
- Microorganisms that are regularly present in an area are termed resident flora, while transient flora are found in an area for only limited periods, like weeks.
- They can be beneficial by producing vitamins (e.g., vitamin K), aiding digestion/absorption, and preventing the colonization/invasion of pathogens.
- The presence of resident flora can prevent a large inoculum of opportunistic microbes from causing infection.
Pathogenesis of Bacterial Infection
- Colonization: Microbes live on or in the host without causing damage.
- Infection: Microbes colonize and actively multiply causing harm.
- Bacterial pathogenicity is determined by virulence factors.
- Bacterial infection is the invasion of the host tissue by microorganisms, bacteria increase in size, and the balance between bacterial virulence and host resistance is disrupted.
Types of Microorganisms
- Commensal organisms are normal residents of the body surfaces.
- Opportunistic pathogens can cause infection under certain conditions (e.g., lowered host defense mechanisms, changes in the pathogen's natural habitat, or tissue alterations).
Properties of True Pathogens
- Infectivity: The pathogen must have the ability to enter the host.
- Virulence: The pathogen's ability to cause disease in the host.
- Transmissibility: Ability of the microorganism to transmit from one host to another. They need a portal of exit and a mode of transmission.
Factors Affecting Bacterial Pathogenicity
- Factors affecting bacterial virulence: Adherence factors (pili), invasiveness, antiphagocytic factors (capsule), toxin production, extracellular enzymes.
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Explore the intricate details of bacterial growth and the essential environmental factors affecting it. This quiz covers key concepts such as nutrient requirements, energy production mechanisms, and bacterial responses to oxygen levels. Test your understanding of the conditions that influence bacterial reproduction and survival.
