MiCRO: Neisseria -cocii Flashcards

1
Q

Neisseria species are divided into?

A

-Neisseria meningitis
-Neisseria gonorrhea

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How does neisseria meningitis spreads?

A

Through respiratory droplets. The bacteria colonises nasopharynx

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3
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How does neisseria gonorrhea spreads?

A

sexual transmission of the organism

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4
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What’s the virulence factor of Neisseria meningitis?

A

Capsule

-undergoes capsular switching

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5
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What’s the virulence factor of Neisseria gonorrhea?

A

pili

-undergoes pilli switching

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6
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Pathogenesis of N meningitis?

A

BACTARAEMIA

-Meningococcaemia
- Meningitis
-PNEUMONIA

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