Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134151441
Author: BAUMAN
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 20, Problem 2TMW
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The reason for the higher resistance to antimicrobial agents in hospital acquired infections than in community based infections.
Concept introduction:
Hospital acquired infections can occur during the treatment of a patients in the hospital for some other disease or even after discharge. They can spread through commonly used disinfectants or even devices like ventilators. These types of infections mostly occur in individuals with compromised immunity, they target the urinary tract, blood, and wounds.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Resistance to antimicrobial agents is more commonly seen in hospital-acquired infections with enteric bacteria than in community-based infections with the same species. Explain why this is so.
While it is true that not all coliforms are pathogenic under normal conditions, please name two situations that can occur due to infection by pathogenic strains.
Why is it necessary to develop new generations of antimicrobial medications?
Chapter 20 Solutions
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy (5th Edition)
Ch. 20 - The presence of lipid A in the outer membranes of...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2MCCh. 20 - Prob. 3MCCh. 20 - Prob. 4MCCh. 20 - Prob. 5MCCh. 20 - Prob. 6MCCh. 20 - Prob. 7MCCh. 20 - Prob. 8MCCh. 20 - Prob. 9MCCh. 20 - Which bacterium causes infections in many burn...
Ch. 20 - Prob. 11MCCh. 20 - Prob. 12MCCh. 20 - Prob. 1MCh. 20 - Prob. 1VICh. 20 - Prob. 2VICh. 20 - Prob. 1SACh. 20 - Prob. 2SACh. 20 - Why do nurses place antimicrobial agents in babies...Ch. 20 - Prob. 4SACh. 20 - Prob. 5SACh. 20 - Prob. 6SACh. 20 - Given that pseudomonads are present in almost...Ch. 20 - Prob. 8SACh. 20 - Prob. 9SACh. 20 - Prob. 10SACh. 20 - Prob. 11SACh. 20 - Prob. 12SACh. 20 - Describe transovarian transmission of a pathogen.Ch. 20 - A three-year-old boy complains to his day care...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2CTCh. 20 - In one summer month, local physicians reported 11...Ch. 20 - Prob. 4CTCh. 20 - Prob. 5CTCh. 20 - A hunter reports to his physician that he has been...Ch. 20 - Ear piercings resulted in a rash of infections in...Ch. 20 - A 21-month-old child was admitted to the hospital...Ch. 20 - Prob. 9CTCh. 20 - Prob. 10CTCh. 20 - Prob. 11CTCh. 20 - Prob. 12CTCh. 20 - Prob. 1CMCh. 20 - Neisseria gonorrhoeae can be deposited in the...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2TMWCh. 20 - Prob. 3TMWCh. 20 - Prob. 4TMWCh. 20 - A 20-year-old male reports to his physician that...Ch. 20 - Prob. 2CCSCh. 20 - Prob. 3CCSCh. 20 - In a single day, two 19-year-old women and one...Ch. 20 - Peggy loves her time on The Island each year. Her...Ch. 20 - Isabella felt lucky. How many community college...
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
- As an illustration, a patient undergoing a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) procedure under general anesthesia might be happier not to know the numbers of portals of entry for potential transmission of pathogenic microbes to which she will be subjected. The anesthesia provider would be accessing the patients airway and vascular system by an IV line. Which portals of entry will the surgeon be accessing?arrow_forwardWhat structures or substances that can increase microbial virulence or pathogenicity and explain the mechanism of that structure or substance?arrow_forwardWhy can Koch’s postulates not be used to identify the causes of diseases due to polymicrobial infections?arrow_forward
- Explain the role of pylori in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcers. Which populations are most susceptible to peptic ulcers? Is H. pylori normal flora? If so, what causes the species to become pathogenic? Construct at table to compare and contrast the 5 steps of microbial pathogenesis. How does extracellular growth differ from intracellular growth? Diagram the 5 step pathogenesis cycle for coli O157:H7, an extracellular, intestinal pathogen acquired by consuming contaminated food/water. Be sure to include the role of exoenzymes and the Shiga exotoxin in your diagram. (2 points) Explain the pathogenesis of Listeria monocytogenes. Be sure to include temperature regulation, intracellular growth, and at risk groups in your discussion.arrow_forwardWhat role do virulence factors play in the four phases of infection? Describe the infection stage and any virulence factors connected with it.arrow_forwardWhy is it only necessary to include the exotoxin (in toxoid form) in vaccines for tetanus and botulism?arrow_forward
- Below are a list of virulence factors/ strategies paired with an example of an organism that utilizes them. How do each of the following strategies contribute to the virulence of the pathogen? Strategy - Causes the host to produce more receptors (Organism - Rhinovirus) Strategy - Produces gas as a product of fermentation (Organism - Clostridium perfringens) Strategy - Produces a capsule (organism - Klebsiella pneumonia) Strategy - Ability to move between adjacent cells (organism - Cytomegalovirus) Strategy - Ability to use pilus as a motility structure (organism - Pseudomonas aerogenosa)arrow_forwardWhat is The distinction between chronic infection and subclinical infection.?arrow_forwardWhat makes bacterial diseases such as Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium perfringens & Clostridium tetani very effective to cause infection in a human host?arrow_forward
- Different strains of Streptococcus pyogenes have different virulence factors, giving these microbes much versatility. Virulence factors include which of the following? Choose one or more: A.A capsule that, when thick, will help the organism avoid phagocytosis by macrophages B.A cell wall containing lipoteichoic acid, thought to facilitate adherence to pharyngeal epithelial cells C.Enzymes that lyse blood cells (streptolysins) D.The production of several endotoxins called streptococcal pyogenic endotoxins (SPEs)arrow_forwardWhich of the following common causes of healthcareassociated infections is an environmental organism that grows readily in nutrient-poor solutions?a) Enterococcusb) Escherichia colic) Pseudomonas aeruginosad) Staphylococcus aureusarrow_forwardWhy is MRSA not confined to transmission only in hospitals?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap ...BiologyISBN:9781111306663Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul PricePublisher:Cengage Learning
Microbiology for Surgical Technologists (MindTap ...
Biology
ISBN:9781111306663
Author:Margaret Rodriguez, Paul Price
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Infection Prevention and Control; Author: thecityoftoronto;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx9sRYmBW3Q;License: Standard Youtube License