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What is the ability of bacteria to cause disease in a host?
What is the ability of bacteria to cause disease in a host?
Which of the following is an example of a virulence factor?
Which of the following is an example of a virulence factor?
What is the primary function of adhesins in bacterial pathogenicity?
What is the primary function of adhesins in bacterial pathogenicity?
Which of the following modes of transmission involves skin-to-skin contact?
Which of the following modes of transmission involves skin-to-skin contact?
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What is a fomite?
What is a fomite?
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Which of the following is a method of prevention and control of bacterial transmission?
Which of the following is a method of prevention and control of bacterial transmission?
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What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
What is the primary purpose of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
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What is the term for the spread of disease from one individual to another?
What is the term for the spread of disease from one individual to another?
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Study Notes
Bacterial Pathogenicity
- Definition: The ability of bacteria to cause disease in a host
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Factors contributing to pathogenicity:
- Virulence factors (e.g., toxins, adhesins, capsules)
- Host susceptibility (e.g., compromised immune system)
- Environmental factors (e.g., temperature, humidity)
Virulence Factors
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Toxins:
- Exotoxins: released by bacteria, can be neutralized by antibodies
- Endotoxins: part of bacterial cell wall, cannot be neutralized by antibodies
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Adhesins:
- Help bacteria adhere to host cells, increasing colonization and infection
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Capsules:
- Protect bacteria from host immune system, promote colonization
Contagion
- Definition: The spread of disease from one individual to another
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Modes of transmission:
- Direct contact: skin-to-skin contact, touching contaminated surfaces
- Indirect contact: contact with contaminated fomites (e.g., utensils, medical equipment)
- Vector-borne transmission: through insects, ticks, or other animals
- Airborne transmission: through respiratory droplets or aerosols
- Food and waterborne transmission: through contaminated food and water
Bacterial Transmission
- Fomites: inanimate objects that can carry bacteria, e.g., utensils, medical equipment
- Reservoirs: sources of bacterial infection, e.g., contaminated water, soil
- Vehicles: substances that can transmit bacteria, e.g., food, water, air
Prevention and Control
- Personal protective equipment (PPE): gloves, masks, gowns
- Hand hygiene: proper hand washing and sanitizing
- Surface disinfection: cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
- Vaccination: immunization against specific bacterial pathogens
Bacterial Pathogenicity
- Bacterial pathogenicity refers to the ability of bacteria to cause disease in a host
- Virulence factors, host susceptibility, and environmental factors contribute to pathogenicity
Virulence Factors
- Toxins are proteins that can cause harm to the host, and can be classified into two types:
- Exotoxins: released by bacteria and can be neutralized by antibodies
- Endotoxins: part of the bacterial cell wall and cannot be neutralized by antibodies
- Adhesins help bacteria adhere to host cells, increasing colonization and infection
- Capsules protect bacteria from the host immune system and promote colonization
Contagion
- Contagion refers to the spread of disease from one individual to another
- Modes of transmission include:
- Direct contact: skin-to-skin contact, touching contaminated surfaces
- Indirect contact: contact with contaminated fomites
- Vector-borne transmission: through insects, ticks, or other animals
- Airborne transmission: through respiratory droplets or aerosols
- Food and waterborne transmission: through contaminated food and water
Bacterial Transmission
- Fomites are inanimate objects that can carry bacteria, such as utensils, medical equipment
- Reservoirs are sources of bacterial infection, such as contaminated water, soil
- Vehicles are substances that can transmit bacteria, such as food, water, air
Prevention and Control
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) includes gloves, masks, gowns
- Hand hygiene involves proper hand washing and sanitizing
- Surface disinfection involves cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
- Vaccination is the immunization against specific bacterial pathogens
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Explore the factors that contribute to a bacterium's ability to cause disease, including virulence factors, host susceptibility, and environmental factors.
