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What is the primary function of the extracellular enzyme elastase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What is the primary function of the extracellular enzyme elastase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
- Causing septic shock
- Inhibiting protein synthesis
- Facilitating invasion into the blood (correct)
- Damaging cilia and causing cell death
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa a major cause of nosocomial infections?
Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa a major cause of nosocomial infections?
- Because it can only cause infections in immunosuppressed individuals
- Because it can grow in simple aqueous solutions
- Because it can withstand disinfectants and antibiotics (correct)
- Because it can cause infections in healthy individuals
Which of the following is a characteristic of Pseudomonas aeruginosa that makes it a challenging pathogen to treat?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Pseudomonas aeruginosa that makes it a challenging pathogen to treat?
- Its ability to form adherent biofilms
- Its ability to inhibit protein synthesis
- Its broad antibiotic resistance (correct)
- Its ability to cause septic shock
What is the primary site of infection in patients with cystic fibrosis infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
What is the primary site of infection in patients with cystic fibrosis infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa?
Which of the following is a complication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in diabetic patients?
Which of the following is a complication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in diabetic patients?
What is the role of pyocyanin in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
What is the role of pyocyanin in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
Which of the following is a feature of Pseudomonas aeruginosa that makes it a difficult target for vaccine development?
Which of the following is a feature of Pseudomonas aeruginosa that makes it a difficult target for vaccine development?
What is the most common type of infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospital settings?
What is the most common type of infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospital settings?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
What is the mechanism of action of Exotoxin A in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
What is the mechanism of action of Exotoxin A in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?
