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What defines a primary pathogen?

  • A microbe that only causes disease in immunocompromised hosts.
  • A microorganism that does not affect the host at all.
  • A member of normal microbiota that consistently causes disease.
  • An environmental microbe that can cause disease in healthy individuals. (correct)

    • Which of the following best explains virulence factors?

  • Immunoglobulins that protect the host from infection.
  • Mechanisms that help a pathogen cause damage and invade the host. (correct)
  • Nutrients required for microbial metabolism.
  • Proteins produced by the host to fight infections.

    • What is antigenic drift primarily caused by?

  • Gene reassortment leading to major changes in viral proteins.
  • Secondary infection by a different pathogen.
  • Point mutations resulting in minor changes in spike proteins. (correct)
  • Exposure to different environmental conditions.

    • What role do capsular structures play in pathogens?

    <p>They prevent the attachment of host antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes opportunistic pathogens?

    <p>They are part of normal microbiota and affect only immunocompromised individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fimbriae in pathogens?

    <p>To help bacteria attach to host cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes exoenzymes in pathogenic bacteria?

    <p>They aid the bacteria in moving along host cell surfaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is crucial for cytokine function?

    <p>Controlling the growth and activity of immune cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does Streptococcus mutans play in dental health?

    <p>It is an opportunistic pathogen that contributes to caries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with the acidogenic nature of S. mutans?

    <p>Producing enzymes that repair tooth enamel.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of fimbriae in bacterial infection?

    <p>Binding to host cell receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) evade the immune system?

    <p>By coating itself with complement factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do endotoxins primarily elicit an immune response?

    <p>By stimulating a systemic inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the opportunistic nature of HSV-1?

    <p>It emerges in a pathogenic form when host immunity is low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism allows bacteria to evade the immune response?

    <p>Altering surface proteins to inhibit phagocytosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes cariogenicity?

    <p>It represents the potential to cause tooth decay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is true about endotoxins derived from Gram-negative bacteria?

    <p>They are stable at high temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do extracellular enzymes play in bacterial adherence?

    <p>They enhance colonisation by aiding cell adherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is antigenic variation in bacteria?

    <p>Alteration of surface antigens to escape immune detection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common adhesion mechanism used by many bacteria?

    <p>Utilizing adhesins to attach to host cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can lower concentrations of endotoxins affect host response?

    <p>Result in a low-level inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surface structure is essential for bacterial adherence and is affected by temperature?

    <p>Fimbriae stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can affect the host's inflammatory response against bacterial infection?

    <p>Low concentration of endotoxins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of mycolic acid in pathogenic bacteria?

    <p>To act as a protective coat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of leukocidins on the immune system?

    <p>Destroying white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes the ability of a pathogen to produce toxins and cause damage to the host?

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

    Exotoxins are best defined as what type of molecules?

    <p>Potent protein molecules produced inside pathogenic bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of adhesins in pathogenic bacteria?

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

    Which type of bacteria are primarily associated with the production of leukocidins?

    <p>Mainly gram-negative but some gram-positive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines pleomorphism in pathogens?

    <p>Ability to change shape and size based on environmental conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly defines gingipains?

    <p>Exoenzymes that act as proteases generated by certain bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which consequence can result from the production of certain biological poisons?

    <p>Severe drop in blood pressure and potential organ failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily regulated by specific receptors targeted by certain toxins?

    <p>Cellular activity and functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bacteria is Porphyromonas gingivalis?

    <p>Gram-negative anaerobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gingipains in periodontal disease?

    <p>To break down structural proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural proteins are affected by gingipains?

    <p>Collagen, elastin, and fibronectin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributes to tissue damage in periodontal disease caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis?

    <p>Production of exoenzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What mechanism does the adhesin P1 provide for Porphyromonas gingivalis?

    <p>Aids in adhesion to tooth enamel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common effect of Candida albicans in oral health?

    <p>Causes oral thrush</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of exoenzymes produced by Porphyromonas gingivalis?

    <p>To facilitate adhesion and release iron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do cytokines have in periodontal disease?

    <p>They play a role in tissue destruction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria adhere to tooth enamel?

    <p>By using polysaccharides on their cell wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributes to the virulence of Porphyromonas gingivalis?

    <p>Adhesive properties and nutrient acquisition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pathogens

    • Microorganisms that cause disease
    • Primary pathogens infect healthy individuals
    • Opportunistic pathogens infect those with weakened immune systems
    • Pathogenicity ability of the pathogen to cause disease
    • Virulence the degree to which the pathogen can cause disease

    Virulence Factors

    • Mechanisms that enhance pathogenicity
    • Help microorganisms invade the host and evade the immune system

    Antigenic Variation

    • Changes in the surface of bacteria
    • Help bacteria evade the host's immune system

    Cytokines

    • Small proteins
    • Control growth and activity of the immune system

    Fimbriae

    • Hair-like structures that allow bacteria to attach to host cells
    • Aid in bacterial colonization

    Pili

    • Help bacteria move along the host cell surface
    • Aid in bacterial adhesion

    Capsules

    • Protective coats that prevent phagocytosis by immune cells
    • Prevent antibody binding
    • Specific to particular tissues

    Proteases

    • Degrade collagen in connective tissue
    • Promote the spread of bacteria

    Adhesins

    • Allow bacteria to adhere closely to host cells, facilitating colonization
    • Used by many bacteria

    Bacterial Cell Wall

    • Alters the bacterium's surface to avoid phagocytosis

    Exoenzymes

    • Secreted by bacterial cells
    • Function outside of the cell

    Endotoxins

    • From Gram-negative bacteria
    • Stimulate a general systemic inflammatory response
    • Stable at high temperatures
    • Low concentration - trigger the host's inflammatory response against infection
    • High concentration - can cause a severe drop in blood pressure, multi-organ failure, or death
    • Part of the outer membrane of the bacterial cell wall

    Leukocidins

    • Cytotoxins that destroy white blood cells and phagocytes
    • Inhibit immune cell function

    Mycolic Acid

    • Produced in the cell wall of bacteria
    • Acts as a protective coat
    • Deters killing mechanisms when phagocytosed

    Toxins

    • Biological poisons produced by some pathogens

    Exotoxins

    • Potent protein molecules produced inside pathogenic bacteria
    • Mainly produced by Gram-negative but some Gram-positive
    • Target specific receptors on specific cells
    • Lethal in low concentrations
    • Toxigenicity: The ability of a pathogen to produce toxins and cause damage to the host cells

    Gingipains

    • Exoenzymes (proteases) produced by some Porphyromonas gingivalis
    • Break down structural proteins in the periodontium (collagen, elastin, and fibronectin)
    • Contribute to periodontal disease

    Pleomorphism

    • The ability of bacteria to adapt to diverse environments and biological niches
    • Allows bacteria to respond to various environmental conditions

    Candida Albicans

    • Opportunistic pathogen
    • Can cause the yeast infection oral thrush

    Porphyromonas Gingivalis

    • Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium
    • Associated with periodontal disease
    • Has adhesinP1 anchored to the cell wall, which facilitates adhesion to teeth
    • Polysaccharides on the cell wall help the bacteria adhere to tooth enamel

    Streptococcus Mutans

    • Gram-positive facultative anaerobic bacterium
    • Opportunistic pathogen
    • Associated with dental caries
    • Acidogenic: Produces acid by breaking down carbohydrates, leading to a decrease in oral cavity pH
    • Cariogenicity: Ability to promote the development of tooth decay
    • Increased cariogenic bacteria increases the risk of tooth decay

    Herpes Simplex Virus

    • Pathogenic virus
    • HSV-1 is associated with oral herpes
    • Can hide in neurons and non-neuronal cells
    • Emerges in the pathogenic form when the host's immune resistance is low
    • Surface glycoproteins coat the virus with complement factors to prevent the immune system from eliminating it
    • Cell surface receptors are used to gain entry into cells, enabling viral spread

    Antigenic Drift

    • Point mutations causing minor changes in spike proteins of viruses, impacting the effectiveness of the immune response

    Antigenic Shift

    • Gene re-assortment leading to major changes in spike proteins of viruses, making identifying and treating the virus challenging.

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