Infectious Processes page 3
Host Defense- Bacteriocins, Bacterial, Fungal, Viral Infections
- Name the determinants of pathogenicity.
- Recognize host defense mechanisms.
- Give an example of mechanical barriers.
- Define bacteriocins.
- Name some organisms that can penetrate the skin.
- Name some organisms that can invade mucous membranes.
- How do tears and mucous protect against infection?
- What is the effect of exogenous steroid hormone on the risk of infection?
- Explain how Gram negative bacteria can cause fever.
- How do endogenous pyrogens affect temperature regulation?
- What are some non-specific and specific factors that increase susceptibility of the host to infection?
- What is the A-B model?
- What is the human lethal dose of botulinum toxin type A?
- Name the most common pathogenic fungi.
- What percent of fungal types are pathogenic in humans?
- Approximately how many pathogenic viruses exist?
- What is the proportion of bacteria that are human pathogens?
- List the types of parasites that can cause disease.
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