Depict the life cycle seen in Entamoeba histolytica infection.

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Q: Explain why Trichomonas vaginalis is less likely to be transmitted by casual contact.

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Q: What makes Bacillus particularly difficult to kill either by physical or chemical means?

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Q: List the four genera of bacteria that cause opportunistic infectionsand are physiologically similar…

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Q: What role do virulence factors play in the four phases of infection? Describe the infection stage…

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Q: Describe the stages in the development and course of an infection.

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Q: Nosocomial infections are passed among_______________.

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Q: Plasmodium attacks the human liver as

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Q: Describe the clinical stages of infection

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Q: Distinguish among sylvatic, bubonic, septicemic, andpneumonic plague

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Q: Explain the cause and spread of infection.

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Q: Mention and explain two virulence factors of bacterial pathogens

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Q: Contrast an Entamoeba and a Naegleria infection in terms oftissues infected and symptoms.

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Q: Why do gram-positive bacteria not produce endotoxins?

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Q: Compare and contrast the mechanisms of pathogenesis of protozoa and helminths.

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Q: . List the characteristics of Pseudomonas, and describe the diseases caused by this microbe.…

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Q: Compare and contrast the virulence factors and signs and symptoms of infections with the four main…

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Q: Aspergillus fumigatus may cause pulmonary mold infections in immunocompromised patients. Which of…

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Q: Explain the epidemiology of Francisella tularensis and thepathology of infection with the bacterium.

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Q: Explain what is happening during each stage of infection. Compare and contrast: systemic, local, and…

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Q: Identify three bacterial structures linked to virulence and pathogenicity.

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Q: Identify the bacterium responsible for legionellosis and theenvironmental conditions that promote…

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Q: List the clinically significant pathogens in the genus Streptococcus,and summarize the virulence…

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Q: Discuss the classifications of streptococcus based on the hemolytic pattern and give an example for…

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Q: Explain how each of the following contributes tothe virulence of bacteria:a. production of…

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Q: Describe the kinds of infections for which E. coli is primarilyresponsible.

A: Escherichia coli (E. coli) is the gram-negative and coliform bacteria.

Q: Explain the role of ' resident flora' in preventing infection and as source of infection

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Q: Reveal the weakest link in the chain of infection

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Q: List the stages of an infection.

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Q: Complete the table. Bacteria (Causative Agent) Disease Symptoms Mode of Transmission Diagnosis…

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Q: Mention and Explain two (2) virulence factors of bacterial pathogens

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Q: Describe three common characteristics of pathogenic mycobacteria.

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Q: What part of the Escherichia coli cell contains endotoxin?

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Q: differentiate desease from infection. differentiate virulence from pathogenicity.

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Q: Compare subclinical infection and chronic infection.

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Q: Explain the infection cycle.

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Q: Match the cells structure or chemicals with their role in the infection process

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Q: Compare and contrast bacterial vaginosis and trichomoniasis.

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Q: Briefly describe the human infections caused by Pseudomonas.

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Q: Describe four enzymes produced by Staphylococcus, and explain how each contributes to the…

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Q: Explain the four steps in a lytic phage infection.

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Q: Construct a paragraph or two describing the interrelationship among a bacterial

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