Helicobacter Flashcards

1
Q

What virulence factor of Helicobacter is necessary to provide motility for penetration of mucus?

A

Flagella

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2
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What part of the body does Helicbacter grow?

A

gastrointestinal tract

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3
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What species of Helicobacter is associated with humans?

A

Helicobacter Pylori

*persistant gastritis

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4
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What virulence factor does helicobacter have that neutralized acid in the stomach?

A

Urease

*hydrolyzed to ammonium

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5
Q

Which two organisms have the cytolethal distending toxin?

A

Helicobacter and Campylobacter jejuni

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6
Q

What is the reservoir for Helicobacter?

A

Gastric mucosa

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7
Q

True/False: 50% of humans carry Heliobacter Pylori

A

True

*80-100% of dogs/cats are infected with Helicobacter

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8
Q

Is Helicobacter associated with Chronic or Acute inflammation?

A

chronic

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9
Q

What is the most common test for Hleicobacter?

A

Urease test

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10
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True/False: Most helicobacter infections are subclinical

A

True

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