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What is the term used to describe an organism that must live inside the cells of another organism to survive?
What is the term used to describe an organism that must live inside the cells of another organism to survive?
- Obligate pathogen (correct)
- Parasitic pathogen
- Stealth pathogen
- Facultative pathogen
Which bacterium is known as the agent of Q fever?
Which bacterium is known as the agent of Q fever?
- Ehrlichia chaffeensis
- Coxiella burnetii (correct)
- Rickettsia spp.
- Anaplasma spp.
What is the compartment within macrophages where Coxiella burnetii replicates called?
What is the compartment within macrophages where Coxiella burnetii replicates called?
- Phagolysosome (correct)
- Phagosome
- Lysosome
- Endosome
Which defense mechanism involves the delivery of cytosolic content, organelles, and pathogens to lysosomes?
Which defense mechanism involves the delivery of cytosolic content, organelles, and pathogens to lysosomes?
What is the initial site of action for Tetanus toxin (TeNT) at the neuromuscular junction?
What is the initial site of action for Tetanus toxin (TeNT) at the neuromuscular junction?
Which protein is destroyed by Tetanus toxin, leading to inactivation of inhibitory neurotransmission?
Which protein is destroyed by Tetanus toxin, leading to inactivation of inhibitory neurotransmission?
What is the first symptom typically seen in tetanus infection?
What is the first symptom typically seen in tetanus infection?
Which exotoxin produced by S. aureus acts as a potent stimulator of the immune system?
Which exotoxin produced by S. aureus acts as a potent stimulator of the immune system?
What is the mode-of-action of Enterotoxin B produced by S. aureus?
What is the mode-of-action of Enterotoxin B produced by S. aureus?
What clinical symptoms can be caused by Enterotoxin B produced by S. aureus?
What clinical symptoms can be caused by Enterotoxin B produced by S. aureus?
What is the main difference between endotoxins and exotoxins?
What is the main difference between endotoxins and exotoxins?
Which receptor in humans is responsible for binding to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in endotoxins?
Which receptor in humans is responsible for binding to lipopolysaccharide (LPS) in endotoxins?
What is the mechanism of action of Diphtheria toxin (DT) produced by C.diphtheriae?
What is the mechanism of action of Diphtheria toxin (DT) produced by C.diphtheriae?
How does Cholera toxin produced by V.cholerae lead to severe diarrhea?
How does Cholera toxin produced by V.cholerae lead to severe diarrhea?
Which family does Cholera toxin belong to?
Which family does Cholera toxin belong to?
What is the main mechanism of action of Hemolysin produced by UPEC?
What is the main mechanism of action of Hemolysin produced by UPEC?
Which bacterial species produces Diphtheria toxin, causing symptoms of diphtheria?
Which bacterial species produces Diphtheria toxin, causing symptoms of diphtheria?
