Bacterial Respiratory Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What’s the causative agent of the Whooping cough?
A
Bordatella Pertussis
or Bordatella Parapertussis
2
Q
what’s the causative agent of Diphtheria ?
A
Corynebacterium diphtheria
3
Q
Is Bordetella Pertussis Gram positive?
A
No, it is Gram negative
4
Q
When does bronchitis peak during the year?
A
Winter Months
5
Q
Which organs do tonsillitis and pharyngitis affect?
A
Tonsillitis - Lymphoid tissue
Pharyngitis- Throat
6
Q
What is the containment mechanism used to control M. tuberculosis infection causing latency?
A
Macrophages - Tcells
