Virulence Factors Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Neisseria meningitidis
A
Lipolysaccharide capsule
IgA protease
2
Q
Staphylococcus epidermidis
A
Forms a biofilm
3
Q
Streptococcus pyogenes
A
Hyaluronic acid capsule
M-protein
Streptokinase
4
Q
Clostridium difficile
A
Toxin A (entertoxin) Toxin B (cytotoxin)
5
Q
Staphylococcus aureus
A
Lipolysaccharide capsule Protein A (cleaves IgG)
6
Q
E. Coli
A
Heat labile and heat stabile toxins
7
Q
Haemophilius influenzae
A
Lipopolysaccharide capsule
8
Q
Salmonella typhi
A
Lipopolysaccharide capsule
9
Q
Streptococcus pneumoniae
A
Lipopolysaccharide capsule
Pilli
10
Q
Helicobacter pylori
A
Flagella
Adhesins - resist peristalsis
Urease - neutralises acid
