Med Micro Review

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What is a common characteristic of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Neisseria meningitidis?

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Both exhibit intracellular growth.

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Which vaccine type is considered the least antigenic?

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Subunit vaccines are the least antigenic.

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What is a major virulence factor for Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

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Exotoxin A is a major virulence factor.

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What is a long-term effect of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection?

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Necrosis of lung tissue is a long-term effect.

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What is the structure and nucleic acid of a coronavirus?

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Coronaviruses have an enveloped nucleocapsid structure and contain RNA.

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Define intracellular growth in bacteria.

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Intracellular growth refers to the ability of bacteria to grow and replicate within host cells.

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What are live attenuated vaccines?

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Live attenuated vaccines contain weakened forms of the pathogen that can still replicate but do not cause disease.

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What role does Exotoxin A play in Pseudomonas aeruginosa virulence?

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Exotoxin A inhibits protein synthesis in host cells, contributing to tissue damage.

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What is the significance of necrosis in Mycobacterium tuberculosis infections?

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Necrosis of lung tissue can lead to impaired lung function and respiratory failure.

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What is the difference between enveloped and non-enveloped viruses?

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Enveloped viruses have a lipid membrane surrounding their capsid, while non-enveloped viruses do not.