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Which immune cells are highlighted as major players involved in immune defense against tuberculosis?
Which immune cells are highlighted as major players involved in immune defense against tuberculosis?
- Dendritic cells and NK cells
- Macrophages and CD4+ T cells (correct)
- Macrophages and CD8+ T cells
- Neutrophils and B cells
What is a key strategy used by M. tuberculosis to circumvent immune responses?
What is a key strategy used by M. tuberculosis to circumvent immune responses?
- Escaping from the host cell
- Promoting lysosome fusion
- Preventing fusion with lysosome (correct)
- Stimulating rapid phagocytosis
Which bacterium is highlighted as a facultative intracellular pathogen in the text?
Which bacterium is highlighted as a facultative intracellular pathogen in the text?
- M.tuberculosis (correct)
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- N.gonorrhaeae
- N.meningitidis
What is a characteristic feature of Mycoplasma pneumoniae based on the text?
What is a characteristic feature of Mycoplasma pneumoniae based on the text?
Which bacterium causes meningitis and has sialic acid to avoid complement?
Which bacterium causes meningitis and has sialic acid to avoid complement?
Which pathogen inhibits mucosal removal by releasing Tracheal Cytotoxin (TCT) from its cell wall?
Which pathogen inhibits mucosal removal by releasing Tracheal Cytotoxin (TCT) from its cell wall?
Which pathogen causes Whooping cough?
Which pathogen causes Whooping cough?
Which pathogen utilizes molecular mimicry to cause systemic lupus and erythematosus?
Which pathogen utilizes molecular mimicry to cause systemic lupus and erythematosus?
Which pathogen demonstrates cell-to-cell spread during infection?
Which pathogen demonstrates cell-to-cell spread during infection?
Which pathogen employs adhesion, invasion, and intracellular growth to cause Gullian-Barre-Syndrome?
Which pathogen employs adhesion, invasion, and intracellular growth to cause Gullian-Barre-Syndrome?
What is the process that follows after Chlamydia-induced actin remodeling that facilitates entry into the host cell cytoplasm?
What is the process that follows after Chlamydia-induced actin remodeling that facilitates entry into the host cell cytoplasm?
Which of the following organisms utilizes nutrients within the host cytoplasm, replicates, and then converts back to the infectious form when reaching a critical volume?
Which of the following organisms utilizes nutrients within the host cytoplasm, replicates, and then converts back to the infectious form when reaching a critical volume?
Which organism is a major cause of hospital-acquired infections and is currently treated with antibiotics but shows a potential risk of antibiotic resistance?
Which organism is a major cause of hospital-acquired infections and is currently treated with antibiotics but shows a potential risk of antibiotic resistance?
Which bacterial species is known for causing food poisoning, gas gangrene, and secreting multiple exotoxins including α-toxin, β-toxin, ε-toxin, and ι-toxin?
Which bacterial species is known for causing food poisoning, gas gangrene, and secreting multiple exotoxins including α-toxin, β-toxin, ε-toxin, and ι-toxin?
Which organism causes bacterial vaginosis and belongs to the Actinobacteria phylum?
Which organism causes bacterial vaginosis and belongs to the Actinobacteria phylum?
What is the role of reticulate bodies (RB) in the Chlamydia infection process?
What is the role of reticulate bodies (RB) in the Chlamydia infection process?
What triggers the conversion of reticulate bodies (RB) back to infectious extracellular forms (EB) in Chlamydia infection?
What triggers the conversion of reticulate bodies (RB) back to infectious extracellular forms (EB) in Chlamydia infection?
Which phase of Chlamydia resembles a non-infectious replicative form known as the reticulate body (RB)?
Which phase of Chlamydia resembles a non-infectious replicative form known as the reticulate body (RB)?
After reaching a critical volume, what process leads to the release of extracellular bodies (EB) during Chlamydia infection?
After reaching a critical volume, what process leads to the release of extracellular bodies (EB) during Chlamydia infection?
Which event occurs after infectious extracellular bodies (EBs) attach to adjacent host cells during Chlamydia infection?
Which event occurs after infectious extracellular bodies (EBs) attach to adjacent host cells during Chlamydia infection?
Which bacterium evades host-mediated killing by having sialic acid to avoid complement?
Which bacterium evades host-mediated killing by having sialic acid to avoid complement?
Which bacterium causes a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaire’s disease and is found in fresh water?
Which bacterium causes a severe form of pneumonia known as Legionnaire’s disease and is found in fresh water?
Which bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen responsible for causing leprosy?
Which bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen responsible for causing leprosy?
Which bacteria survive inside immune cells such as macrophages?
Which bacteria survive inside immune cells such as macrophages?
Which bacterium has a capsule as an important virulence factor in its infection process?
Which bacterium has a capsule as an important virulence factor in its infection process?
Which bacterium is associated with membrane ruffling and trigger mechanism involving T3SS1 effector molecules?
Which bacterium is associated with membrane ruffling and trigger mechanism involving T3SS1 effector molecules?
Which bacterium is known for causing opportunistic nosocomial pneumonia and sepsis?
Which bacterium is known for causing opportunistic nosocomial pneumonia and sepsis?
Which bacterium is capable of forming a vacuole in macrophages by reprogramming endosomal traffic?
Which bacterium is capable of forming a vacuole in macrophages by reprogramming endosomal traffic?
Which bacterium is unique due to its Vi antigen that inhibits phagocytosis and confers serum resistance?
Which bacterium is unique due to its Vi antigen that inhibits phagocytosis and confers serum resistance?
Which bacterium is a common cause of food poisoning and produces hydrogen sulfide (H2S)?
Which bacterium is a common cause of food poisoning and produces hydrogen sulfide (H2S)?
Which bacterial toxin targets Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum to increase Cl- efflux and decrease Na+ influx in host cells?
Which bacterial toxin targets Golgi and endoplasmic reticulum to increase Cl- efflux and decrease Na+ influx in host cells?
Which bacterial pathogen is best studied using ancient DNA analysis and is the causative agent of plague?
Which bacterial pathogen is best studied using ancient DNA analysis and is the causative agent of plague?
Which bacterium uses a superantigen mechanism of action and activates the immune response?
Which bacterium uses a superantigen mechanism of action and activates the immune response?
What is the primary habitat of Vibrio cholerae?
What is the primary habitat of Vibrio cholerae?
Which bacterium causes diseases like pharyngitis, scarlet fever, impetigo, and necrotising fasciitis?
Which bacterium causes diseases like pharyngitis, scarlet fever, impetigo, and necrotising fasciitis?
Which bacterial pathogen encodes multiple virulence factors and uses molecular mimicry to target host heart myosin?
Which bacterial pathogen encodes multiple virulence factors and uses molecular mimicry to target host heart myosin?
Which bacterial pathogen employs a high salt concentration to inhibit most bacteria except itself on Mannitol salt agar?
Which bacterial pathogen employs a high salt concentration to inhibit most bacteria except itself on Mannitol salt agar?
What bacterial genus does not exhibit catalase activity except for Staphylococcus aureus?
What bacterial genus does not exhibit catalase activity except for Staphylococcus aureus?
Which bacterial pathogen causes rat bite fever and Haverhill fever?
Which bacterial pathogen causes rat bite fever and Haverhill fever?
Which bacterium causes a rare but severe bacterial infection associated with significant damage to deep soft tissue structures like muscle and connective tissues?
Which bacterium causes a rare but severe bacterial infection associated with significant damage to deep soft tissue structures like muscle and connective tissues?
What symptoms can be associated with adult GI parasitism according to the text?
What symptoms can be associated with adult GI parasitism according to the text?
Which medication combination is recommended for treating Ascaris infection?
Which medication combination is recommended for treating Ascaris infection?
How do you differentiate Necator from Ancylostoma based on the morphology mentioned in the text?
How do you differentiate Necator from Ancylostoma based on the morphology mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of N. americanus as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a characteristic of N. americanus as mentioned in the text?
Which term is NOT associated with larval migration of parasitic worms according to the text?
Which term is NOT associated with larval migration of parasitic worms according to the text?
What is the potential impact of larval migration on physical fitness according to the text?
What is the potential impact of larval migration on physical fitness according to the text?
Which of the following is true regarding Old world hookworms compared to Necator hookworms?
Which of the following is true regarding Old world hookworms compared to Necator hookworms?
What is the route of infection for cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) caused by zoonotic infections?
What is the route of infection for cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) caused by zoonotic infections?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti?
Which of the following diseases is caused by Wuchereria bancrofti?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Wuchereria bancrofti to humans?
What is the vector responsible for transmitting Wuchereria bancrofti to humans?
Which filarial worm accounts for over 90% of all disease cases related to filarial infections?
Which filarial worm accounts for over 90% of all disease cases related to filarial infections?
What is the characteristic visible manifestation of diseases caused by Brugia malayi?
What is the characteristic visible manifestation of diseases caused by Brugia malayi?
What is the main intermediate host for Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the main intermediate host for Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the pathology associated with Dracunculus medinensis infections?
What is the pathology associated with Dracunculus medinensis infections?
How can Dracunculus medinensis infections be effectively treated?
How can Dracunculus medinensis infections be effectively treated?
Why is eradicating Dracunculus medinensis challenging?
Why is eradicating Dracunculus medinensis challenging?
What is the main group that N. americanus belongs to?
What is the main group that N. americanus belongs to?
How do N. americanus larvae typically infect humans?
How do N. americanus larvae typically infect humans?
What is the characteristic feature used to differentiate Ancylostoma from Necator based on the text?
What is the characteristic feature used to differentiate Ancylostoma from Necator based on the text?
What are the symptoms associated with larval migration according to the text?
What are the symptoms associated with larval migration according to the text?
Which anthelminthic therapy combination is effective for curing Ascaris infection based on the text?
Which anthelminthic therapy combination is effective for curing Ascaris infection based on the text?
Which term is used to describe the lung condition caused by larval migration of parasitic worms according to the text?
Which term is used to describe the lung condition caused by larval migration of parasitic worms according to the text?
What is a key difference between Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale?
What is a key difference between Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale?
Which soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is effectively treated with a combination of Albendazole and ivermectin?
Which soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infection is effectively treated with a combination of Albendazole and ivermectin?
How do Old world hookworms compare to Necator hookworms based on medical and veterinary importance?
How do Old world hookworms compare to Necator hookworms based on medical and veterinary importance?
What is the significance of percutaneous larval invasion in zoonotic infections according to the text?
What is the significance of percutaneous larval invasion in zoonotic infections according to the text?
In the context of filarial infections, what role do mosquitoes play?
In the context of filarial infections, what role do mosquitoes play?
What is the primary characteristic of Dracunculus medinensis among filarial infections discussed in the text?
What is the primary characteristic of Dracunculus medinensis among filarial infections discussed in the text?
What distinguishes N. americanus compared to other parasitic worms mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes N. americanus compared to other parasitic worms mentioned in the text?
What is the most accurate statement regarding Ancylostoma spp. larval invasion based on the text?
What is the most accurate statement regarding Ancylostoma spp. larval invasion based on the text?
How does Dracunculus medinensis primarily reproduce within the human host?
How does Dracunculus medinensis primarily reproduce within the human host?
What is a common symptom associated with Dracunculus medinensis infections?
What is a common symptom associated with Dracunculus medinensis infections?
What is the most effective method for treating dracunculiasis caused by Dracunculus medinensis?
What is the most effective method for treating dracunculiasis caused by Dracunculus medinensis?
Why is Dracunculus medinensis eradication challenging?
Why is Dracunculus medinensis eradication challenging?
In which host does Dracunculus medinensis mainly mature and reproduce?
In which host does Dracunculus medinensis mainly mature and reproduce?
What is the characteristic feature of Dracunculus medinensis infections that leads to ulcers and blisters?
What is the characteristic feature of Dracunculus medinensis infections that leads to ulcers and blisters?
What symptom is commonly associated with N. americanus adult GI parasitism according to the text?
What symptom is commonly associated with N. americanus adult GI parasitism according to the text?
What distinguishes Dracunculus medinensis infections from other parasitic worm infections discussed in the text?
What distinguishes Dracunculus medinensis infections from other parasitic worm infections discussed in the text?
Which characteristic differentiates N. americanus from Ancylostoma, based on the text?
Which characteristic differentiates N. americanus from Ancylostoma, based on the text?
What treatment challenge is specifically associated with Dracunculus medinensis infections?
What treatment challenge is specifically associated with Dracunculus medinensis infections?
What makes N. americanus larval invasion unique compared to other hookworms discussed in the text?
What makes N. americanus larval invasion unique compared to other hookworms discussed in the text?
How does Dracunculus medinensis primarily impact physical fitness according to the text?
How does Dracunculus medinensis primarily impact physical fitness according to the text?
What is a notable difference between N. americanus and A. duodenale mentioned in the text?
What is a notable difference between N. americanus and A. duodenale mentioned in the text?
What makes Dracunculus medinensis particularly challenging to eradicate, as highlighted in the text?
What makes Dracunculus medinensis particularly challenging to eradicate, as highlighted in the text?
Which statement best describes the impact of larval migration on physical fitness based on the text?
Which statement best describes the impact of larval migration on physical fitness based on the text?
Why do people need to be cautious when walking barefoot over sand where cats/dogs have defecated, according to the text?
Why do people need to be cautious when walking barefoot over sand where cats/dogs have defecated, according to the text?
What distinguishes Necator americanus larval invasion from Ancylostoma spp., as indicated in the text?
What distinguishes Necator americanus larval invasion from Ancylostoma spp., as indicated in the text?
Which aspect of larval release during Chlamydia infection is analogous to the phenomenon seen in Dracunculus medinensis infections?
Which aspect of larval release during Chlamydia infection is analogous to the phenomenon seen in Dracunculus medinensis infections?
