Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781259709227
Author: Marjorie Kelly Cowan Professor, Heidi Smith
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 18, Problem 9Q
Argue for the bloodstream being an advantageous environment for microbial pathogens. Now argue the opposite.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Microbiology
Outline the concept of HERD IMMUNITY and explain how it played a role in the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918
Predict the microbial virulence factors and host cell responses that result in disease
Match each patient with pathogen causing clinic signs and symptoms
Chapter 18 Solutions
Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
Ch. 18.1 - Describe the important anatomical features of the...Ch. 18.1 - List the natural defenses present in the...Ch. 18.1 - Prob. 1NPCh. 18.2 - Explain the what and the why of the normal biota...Ch. 18.3 - List the possible causative agents, modes of...Ch. 18.3 - Discuss the epidemiology of malaria.Ch. 18.3 - Prob. 6AYPCh. 18.3 - Discuss the important features of infectious...Ch. 18.3 - Prob. 8AYPCh. 18.3 - Prob. 9AYP
Ch. 18.3 - Prob. 10AYPCh. 18.3 - Prob. 11AYPCh. 18.3 - Prob. 2NPCh. 18.3 - Prob. 3NPCh. 18.3 - Prob. 1MMCh. 18.3 - Prob. 2MMCh. 18.3 - Prob. 4NPCh. 18.3 - Q. Look at the deadliness of Ebola in the feature...Ch. 18.3 - Prob. 5NPCh. 18 - Which of the following microbes have evolved an...Ch. 18 - Why do you think that malarial infection is more...Ch. 18 - In chapter 17 you were asked to speculate on why a...Ch. 18 - Which of the following is a G+ bacterium? a....Ch. 18 - What characteristic(s) of Bacillus anthracis make...Ch. 18 - Prob. 6QCh. 18 - Prob. 7QCh. 18 - Prob. 8QCh. 18 - Argue for the bloodstream being an advantageous...Ch. 18 - Prob. 10QCh. 18 - Prob. 11QCh. 18 - Use a unique characteristic of HIV to provide an...Ch. 18 - Prob. 13QCh. 18 - Prob. 14QCh. 18 - This text frequently discusses the increase in...Ch. 18 - Normal biota found in the oral cavity are most...Ch. 18 - Prob. 17QCh. 18 - For decades public health officials have been...Ch. 18 - Lyme disease is most likely to occur in a. North...Ch. 18 - Prob. 20QCh. 18 - When female mosquitoes mate with males infected...Ch. 18 - Prob. 1VC
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Explain why a person whose blood test shows an abnormallylow leukocyte count should be given an antimicrobial drugbefore a tooth extraction.arrow_forwardWhich antimicrobial drug does not inhibit cell wall synthesis? a) gentamicin b) vancomycin c) cephalosporins d) penicillinsarrow_forwardGive typing answer with explanation and conclusion What challenge does the presence of normal microbiota present in the definitive diagnosis and treatment of infection? a) Normal microbiota reduce the effectiveness of treatment b) Normal microbiota often resemble other pathogenic microbes. c) Normal microbiota often grow similarly to other pathogenic microbes. d) Normal microbiota often exhibit similar biochemical properties to other pathogenic microbes. *Please note there may be more than one correct response to this question.arrow_forward
- -Which of the following is not an example of a virulence factor? a. the pathogen changes it spike proteins over a short period of time b. the pathogen is nosocomial c. the pathogen can lyse phagosomes d. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)arrow_forwardMatch descriptions with terms. Some choices may be used more than once, and others not at all. Microbes in this part of the body probably arrive by fecal-oral transmission. The airway, gastrointestinal tract, and genito-urinary tract are lined with this Skin microbes plus microbes in this location on the body comprise the normal flora Pathogens in this location are invasive. A. raw eggs B. gastrointestinal tract C. blood D. mucosal surfaces E. there is no such locationarrow_forwardWhich of the following is not a good portal for entry for a pathogen? A) Nasal cavity B) Skin C) Urinary tract D) Mucous membranes E) Musclearrow_forward
- In the Middle Ages, during massive plague epidemic, one of the control measures instituted was the quarantine of infected people. Why was this not successful?arrow_forwardWhich factors would promote progression of an infection? Select all that apply. a. low microbial virulence b. increased percentage of optimal infectious dose c. correct portal of entry d. genetic profi le of host resistance to microbe e. no previous exposure to this infection f. decreased level of overall healtharrow_forwardWhich of the following contribute to a pathogen's invasiveness? endotoxins hyaluronidase F proteinarrow_forward
- Where along the chain of infection can we, as medical care providers, easily break to reduce the transmission of contaminants and infectious agents? Justify your response.arrow_forwardNormal microbiota provide protection from infection in each of the following ways EXCEPT: Question 3 options: A) they produce antibacterial chemicals. B) they compete with pathogens for nutrients. C) they make the chemical environment unsuitable for nonresident bacteria. D) they produce lysozyme.arrow_forwardMatch the cells structure or chemicals with their role in the infection processarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781337392938Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. BergPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Infectious Diseases - How do we control them?; Author: Let's Learn Public Health;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JWku3Kjpq0;License: Standard Youtube License