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What is the main effect of opportunistic pathogens in the body?

  • They only exist as pathogens in compromised systems.
  • They cause disease in all individuals.
  • They are always harmful and must be eradicated.
  • They do not typically cause disease but can under specific circumstances. (correct)

    • Which portal of entry is considered the most frequent for disease-causing microorganisms?

  • Mucous membranes of the respiratory tract (correct)
  • Placenta
  • Parenteral
  • Skin

    • What is the role of probiotics in the body?

  • To enhance nutrient absorption only.
  • To act as an alternative to vaccinations.
  • To destroy harmful bacteria directly.
  • To provide beneficial bacteria, especially after antibiotic use. (correct)

    • How does pathogenicity depend on both host and pathogen?

    <p>It results from a balance of host susceptibility and virulence factors of the pathogen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a portal of entry for pathogens?

    <p>Sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions can lead to the pathogenicity of normal flora like E.coli?

    <p>Infection following antibiotic treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical outcome when microorganisms enter the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Most microorganisms are destroyed by stomach acid and enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is NOT commonly associated with the respiratory tract?

    <p>Salmonella infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial response of the body when facing an infection, as indicated by a decrease in white blood cells?

    <p>Leukopenia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a direct impact of endotoxins on the circulatory system?

    <p>Decrease in blood pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do macrophages play in the immune response to Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>They ingest the bacteria and release interleukin-1.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to a host's susceptibility or resistance to infection?

    <p>Blood type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between endotoxins and blood clotting?

    <p>Endotoxins activate abnormal clotting processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the degree to which a pathogen can cause disease?

    <p>Virulence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of disease is characterized by the onset of symptoms?

    <p>Illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the state referred to as when there is the presence of bacteria in the blood?

    <p>Bacteremia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes mutualism in host-pathogen relationships?

    <p>Both organisms benefit from the relationship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called that involves invasion by parasitic microbes without necessarily causing disease?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can the host response influence the outcomes of sepsis?

    <p>It may lead to collateral damage to organs and tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection is characterized by colonization that does not lead to disease symptoms?

    <p>Latent infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the illness resulting from an infectious process?

    <p>Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common disease contracted via the genitourinary tract?

    <p>Chlamydiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Through which portal of entry can Chlamydiasis also be contracted?

    <p>Mucous membranes of the conjunctiva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathogen exemplifies that the route of entry influences disease establishment?

    <p>Streptococcus pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common disease contracted via parenteral entry?

    <p>Shigellosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a pathogen will cause disease after entering the body?

    <p>The pathogen's preferred portal of entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered the largest organ of the body that serves as a barrier to microorganisms?

    <p>Skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following diseases is most likely contracted through skin contact?

    <p>Mycosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a mother has an infection during pregnancy?

    <p>The baby can be born with the infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of leukocidins on white blood cells?

    <p>They prevent phagocytosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How often do antigenic shifts occur in influenza type A viruses?

    <p>Once every 10 years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do hemolysins play in the pathological process?

    <p>They cause lysis of red blood cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of coagulase in bacterial pathogenesis?

    <p>To cause blood coagulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme produced by Streptococcus facilitates the dissolution of blood clots?

    <p>Streptokinase.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue does collagenase break down?

    <p>Collagen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of hyaluronidase in bacterial infections?

    <p>It breaks down hyaluronic acid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria are typically coagulase positive?

    <p><em>Staphylococci</em>.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toxins are primarily responsible for damaging eukaryotic cell membranes?

    <p>Exotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding endotoxins?

    <p>They are stable and part of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of exotoxin is known to invoke a very strong immune response?

    <p>Leukotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of A-B neurotoxins?

    <p>They can travel to the central nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common response does the body have to endotoxins?

    <p>Release of tumor necrosis factor (TNF).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of toxin can lead to the disruption of host plasma membranes?

    <p>Cytotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of creating toxoids for vaccination?

    <p>They stimulate the production of host antitoxins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of toxins includes neurotoxins that prevent muscle contraction?

    <p>A-B toxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a lower ID50 indicate about a pathogen's virulence?

    <p>The pathogen requires fewer organisms to cause disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme plays a key role in breaking down complex nutrients for bacterial growth?

    <p>Proteases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of pili in pathogenic bacteria?

    <p>To facilitate adhesion to host cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process allows pathogens to compete with normal flora within the host?

    <p>Multiplication and nutrient breakdown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is specifically responsible for breaking down hyaluronic acid in connective tissues?

    <p>Hyaluronidase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microorganism is most likely to cause typhoid fever when entering the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>Salmonella typhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism allows microorganisms to enter the body through the skin?

    <p>Hair follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is commonly contracted through the mucous membranes of the conjunctiva?

    <p>Chlamydiasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant risk for infants born to mothers with infections?

    <p>Infections acquired at birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with the parenteral route of transmission?

    <p>HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines whether a pathogen causes disease upon entering the body?

    <p>The portal of entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is mentioned as being present in 90% of humans but can be harmful under certain conditions?

    <p>Cytomegalovirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does omeprazole have on the bowel?

    <p>Decreases bowel acidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which interleukin-1 affects the body during an immune response?

    <p>It travels to the hypothalamus to produce prostaglandins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does thrombocytopenia occur as a result of endotoxins?

    <p>Platelets get used up in abnormal clotting processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sequence describes the initial immune response to Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>Ingestion of bacteria by macrophages, release of interleukin-1, production of prostaglandins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the activation of the complement system primarily enhance in the immune response?

    <p>The ability of phagocytic cells and antibodies to clear microbes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered to influence a host's susceptibility or resistance to infection?

    <p>Pathogen lethality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a virulence factor in pathogens?

    <p>A pathogen-produced substance that promotes the establishment and maintenance of disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism allows pathogens to avoid detection by the immune system?

    <p>Capsules that prevent phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do proteases play in evading the immune response?

    <p>They degrade antibodies, hindering the immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do adhesion factors contribute to pathogenicity?

    <p>They enhance attachment to host tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is antigenic mimicry in the context of microbial defenses?

    <p>Pathogens produce surface proteins similar to host cells, evading immune detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of toxins are superantigens classified as?

    <p>Exotoxins that cause excessive immune responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the capsule have on the ability of bacteria to evade the immune system?

    <p>It prevents phagocytosis by immune cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a consequence of antigenic shift in pathogens?

    <p>Altered surface antigens that can evade immune memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of leukocidins in bacterial pathogenesis?

    <p>To attack certain types of white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following enzymes is primarily responsible for breaking down collagen in connective tissues?

    <p>Collagenase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of phagolysosome fusion inhibition in bacterial infections?

    <p>Impaired immune response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does coagulase play in the protection of bacteria from host defenses?

    <p>It causes blood to coagulate, forming protective clots.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of hemolysins on red blood cells?

    <p>To cause their lysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor helps bacteria spread by dissolving blood clots?

    <p>Kinases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the function of hyaluronidase?

    <p>It breaks down hyaluronic acid to aid bacterial spread.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of damage is caused by necrotizing factors?

    <p>Death (necrosis) of tissue cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a compromised immune system in terms of opportunistic pathogens?

    <p>They may cause infections that do not normally occur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes mucous membranes as a portal of entry for pathogens?

    <p>They allow pathogens to enter through moisture or dust droplets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence when normal flora such as E.coli enter the urinary tract?

    <p>They may initiate an infection due to an unnatural environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the factors necessary for a pathogen to cause disease?

    <p>They must evade host defenses after entering the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do probiotics play in maintaining gut health?

    <p>They assist in re-establishing beneficial bacteria after antibiotics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pathway can facilitate pathogens gaining entry into the bloodstream directly from tissues?

    <p>Skin cuts or punctures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microbial characteristic increases the virulence of a pathogen once it enters a host?

    <p>Ability to produce endotoxins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the disruption of homeostasis affect opportunistic pathogens?

    <p>It creates favorable conditions for secondary infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Host-Pathogen Relationships

    • Infectious diseases involve interactions between the host and pathogens.
    • Portals of entry, virulence factors, and the host's response are key elements.
    • Pathogens enter the body via various routes (e.g., respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary).
    • Virulence describes the degree of pathogenicity, encompassing disease-causing potential of bacteria, which can be directly or indirectly toxic to the host.
    • Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by an exaggerated immune response to infection. Evidence suggests the host response plays a crucial role in determining the severity and outcome of sepsis.
    • A crucial aspect involves pathogen-host interactions determining the body's susceptibility to disease.

    Definitions

    • Pathology is the study of disease.
    • Etiology concerns the cause of disease.
    • Pathogenesis describes the disease process.
    • Infection is microbial colonization.
    • Disease includes any disruption in health.
    • Virulence gauges pathogenicity.
    • Bacteremia is bacteria in the blood.
    • Sepsis/septicemia is a general inflammatory response triggered by an infection.
    • COVID-19's contagiousness peaks during symptomatic presentation.
    • Chicken pox transmission occurs during symptomatic periods.
    • The study of diseases focusses on the causes, their development, and associated effects on the body.

    Infection and Disease

    • Infection is the invasion of the body by parasitic microbes.
    • Infection does not always lead to disease.
    • HIV infection can progress to AIDS over decades. The timeframe for this shift can vary.
    • Disease refers to changes in health, often involving damage to the host.
    • Disease phases include incubation (time before symptoms appear), illness (manifestation of signs and symptoms), convalescence (period of recovery).

    Types of Disease

    • Different diseases have unique characteristics and outcomes.
    • Symptoms and signs vary, dictated by causative agents, body systems affected, and other factors, requiring diverse treatment plans.
    • Severity of symptoms can differ substantially between individuals, necessitating careful monitoring of various factors involved.
    • Diseases are categorized based on symptoms, severity, causation and other significant characteristics.

    Normal Microbiome and Opportunistic Pathogens

    • The normal microbiome comprises microorganisms residing on the body.
    • Opportunistic pathogens typically do not cause disease in healthy individuals, but under specific circumstances, they can cause illness, such as an individual with a weakened immune system.
    • Bacteria, often in the gut or urinary tract, can be harmful, if conditions change, such as in immunosuppressed individuals.

    Pathogenic Microorganisms and Portals of Entry

    • Pathogens must gain access to the host to cause illness.
    • Common portals include mucous membranes (respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, conjunctiva), skin and parenteral routes (punctures, injections).
    • Pathogenic microbes in these areas can result in disease.

    Factors Determining Disease Establishment

    • A pathogen entering the body doesn't guarantee disease.
    • Critical factors include the pathogen's portal of entry, the host's susceptibility, and pathogen virulence.
    • Host response, including pre-existing conditions and immune responses, also plays a vital role.
    • The dose or inoculum size of an organism significantly influences disease likelihood and progression.
    • The microbe's ability to adhere to tissues and invade the body contributes to the likelihood of infection.

    Virulence Factors

    • Virulence factors are substances that facilitate pathogenicity. These typically increase virulence through harmful effects or actions, often aimed at damaging cells/tissues, avoiding immune responses, and causing disease, creating conditions favorable to infection.
    • These factors include tissue destruction, toxins production, evasion of the immune system and more. Different toxins have different mechanisms of action and targeting.
    • The specific virulence factors dictate the pathogen's ability to cause infection.

    Host Susceptibility Factors

    • Age, stress, pre-existing diseases (genetic and infectious), gender, behaviors, and weather conditions may all influence susceptibility or resistance to diseases, greatly impacting the host's ability to fend off infections.

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