Pathogens Flashcards
Define colonisation?
the establisment of a pathogen within or on the host
What components of the immune system attack bacteria?
phagocytes
complement
antibody and B lymphocytes
What components of the immune system attack viruses?
T lymphocytes
antibody and B lymphocytes
What components of the immune system attack funghi?
phagocytes
T lymphocytes
Eosinophils
What components of the immune system attack protozo?
Eosinophils
What components of the immune system attack worms?
mast cells
Eosinophils
What is a prodrome?
bit before youre fully ill
What is the convalescent period?
when youre fully better
What does coagulase positive indicate?
staph aureus
What does coagulase negative indicate?
staph epidermis
Name a strict anaerobe?
pseudomonas
What is a strict anaerobe?
requires oxygen for growth
What is a aerobic organism?
grows better in oxygen but doesnt need it
What is the action of beta lactams?
inhibit cell wall synthesis by inhibiting peptidoglycan cross linking
What antibiotics contain beta lactam rings and therefore would infere a “penicilin allergy”
penecillins flucoxacillin amoxicillin cephalosporins carbepenems peperacillin - tazobactam
