microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
What mechanism allows the orthomyxovirus to cross infect species?
A
antigenic shift (aka reassortment)
this allows chnage in HA and NA to allow for crossover to another species
2
Q
How do you treat diphtheriae?
A
1) administer Diphtheria antitoxin (antibodies - passive immunity)
2) penicillin or macrolide
3) DPT vaccine
