16 Questions
Which bacteria is responsible for Cutaneous anthrax?
Bacillus anthracis
What toxin is produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Diphtheris toxin
Which bacteria inhibits Opsonization through Protein A in its cell wall?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the characteristic feature of Enterococcus spp. in terms of hemolysis?
Non-hemolysis
Which bacteria can be found as a pair and have a black appearance inside Bowel?
Enterococcus spp.
What percentage of Cutaneous anthrax cases are due to Bacillus anthracis?
85%
Which bacteria is known for causing food poisoning?
Bacillus cereus
What is the mechanism of action for Coagulase produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
Converts fibrinogen to fibrin
How does TSST Superantigen produced by Staphylococcus aureus affect T cells?
Stimulates proliferation
Which toxin is associated with causing the disease known as Toxic Shock Syndrome?
TSST Superantigen
What is the primary function of Protein A found in the cell wall of Staphylococcus aureus?
Interferes with antibody binding
Which characteristic feature distinguishes Staphylococcus epidermidis from Staphylococcus aureus?
Presence of polysaccharide capsule
What distinguishes Enterococcus spp. in terms of their appearance under a microscope?
Round cocci shape
Which bacterium is responsible for causing Cutaneous anthrax?
Bacillus anthracis
What is the mode of transmission for Bacillus anthracis to humans?
From infected animals
What is the pathogenic mechanism of action for Diphtheria toxin produced by Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Inhibits protein synthesis in host cells
Learn about the characteristics, virulence factors, and treatment of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis infections. Topics include coagulase production, toxin production, immune response triggering cytokine storm, and antibiotic resistance mechanisms.
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