CP2Mid.1 Flashcards
What component of the bacterial organism prevents phagocytosis from occuring?
capsule
What organism that causes Bovine mastitis and is associated with new sawdust or bedding?
Klebsiella
What causes Greasy pig?
Staph. Hyicus skin infection
What is the major route of infection with Coccidioides?
inhalation
What is the primary source of Histoplasmosis
Ohio River Valley
What characteristic of bacterial organisms is responsible for severe diarrhea and fluid loss
Enterotoxin
What is the most powerful toxin type known to man?
Exotoxin
What characteristic of bacterial organisms is responsible septicemia?
Endotoxin
Aids in adherence of bacteria
Pili
What maintains the shape of the bacteria
Cell wall
What organism causes Lumpy Jaw?
Actinomyces bovis
What organism causes Equine Strangles
Streptococcus equi
What organism causes Wooden tongue
Actinobacillus ligniersii
What organism causes Johne’s Disease
Mycobacterium paratuberculosis
Endotoxins are only found in Gram +/- organisms?
Gram - organisms
Tetanus and botulism are both diseases caused by what?
Exotoxins