p5 Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Common pathogens that cause nosocomial infections
A
- Escherichia coli
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Candida albicans
- Enterococcus
2
Q
Sites of infection for nosocomial infections
A
✓surgical wounds
✓urinary tract
✓respiratory tract
✓bloodstream
3
Q
Refer to key traits that enable microorganisms to successfully cause ______ in a host
A
disease
4
Q
These capabilities are often discussed in the context of
_______ and ________
A
- Pathogenesis
- Microbial virulence
5
Q
enumerate seven capabilities of pathogens
A
- Maintaining a Reservoir
- Being Transported to the Host
- Adhering to and Colonizing the Host
- Invading and Spreading in the Host
- Evading Host Defenses
- Multiplying and Causing Damage
- Exiting the Host to Continue the Cycle
6
Q
is an acronym comprising the scientific names of six highly virulent and antibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens
A
ESKAPE
