Which statements are an example of a virulence factor? Mark those that are example.

Q: Which of the following is considered an extracellular enzyme & a virulence factor? sequesterase…

A: An extracellular enzyme is an enzyme that is produced by cells and released into the extracellular…

Q: Staphylococcus aureus excretes a food poisoning toxin which, when ingested, produces nausea and…

A: Introduction: Streptococcus aureus has  recognized as  the most bacteria that cause disease in…

Q: Describe the factors that affect virulence/ pathogenicity

A: A microbe that is capable of causing disease is referred to as a pathogen. Pathogenicity is the…

Q: What are blood born pathogens and how can it be prevented

A: Disease-causing microorganisms are pathogens.

Q: For each virulence factor below, describe whether it contributes to increased virulence by being…

A: Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae…

Q: Many people infected with an STI such as HPV show no symptoms. How does this present a public…

A: The majority of the time, there are no signs. HPV can cause warts in some people, but it's important…

Q: What are virulence factors?

A: Pathogens are the disease causing organisms which enters body and escapes the host immune system.…

Q: how do nutrients affect disease prevention and management? Make your answer specific with examples.…

A: The objective of this question is to understand the role of nutrients in disease prevention and…

Q: a pathogen forms a compatible interaction with the host? true or False

A: Introduction  In the broadest definition, a pathogen is any organism or agent that can cause…

Q: what are the similarities on a pandemic and an endemic. give evidence and examples

A: We have various disease across the world . They are classified based on their occurrence.

Q: Explain the reasons for an increase in numbers of pertussis cases.(Think vaccine.)

A: The term pertussis or the 100-day cough is commonly known as whooping cough. The initial symptoms…

Q: Name one characteristic that makes the stomach a less suitable environment for pathogens

A: Stomach is the largest part of elementary canal it has sac like appearance. It is the part of…

Q: Which gene is the antitoxin gene that will allow the bacteria to survive in the presence of the…

A: ccd system is found in the bacteria. It stands for the control cell death system.

Q: Determine the chain of infection for the following scenarios and describe what you would do to break…

A: Determine the chain of infection for the following scenarios and describe what you would do to break…

Q: Compare and contrast endotoxins and exotoxins and give an example of each as part of your answer

A: INTRODUCTION Endotoxins Produced by gram negative bacteria. Exotoxins Produced by both gram positive…

Q: that is a true pathogen. Which of the following specifically occur during the establishment and…

A: Compylobacter  A gram negative bacteria that causes diarrhoea.

Q: О А Ос D B A

A: This is the disk diffusion aasay, and I think your question is which antimicrobial agents is most…

Q: Injectable products must be endotoxin-free.  true or false?

A: Endotoxin is a type of pyrogen and is component of the exterior cell wall of Gram negative bacteria…

Q: Compare and contrast the virulence factors associated with Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus…

A: Streptococcal infections more dangerous than staphylococcal infections as the former can cause acute…

Q: ra parasite or pathogen that relies on its host for transmission, evolving a high level of virulence…

A: Parasitism is relationship between two organisms in which one species (parasite) benefits for growth…

Q: Are there other ways to reduce the risk of infection for dialysis patients?

A: Introduction: Dialysis is a process of separating the soluble crystalloids from the colloid in a…

Q: Eradication of some communicable diseases is possible. Two things are needed. What are they and why…

A: It is a disease condition that can spread from one person to other. It can also spread from animal…

Q: Distinguish between pathogenicity and virulence.

A: Introduction  We are surrounded by various pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, fungus etc. Every…

Q: Why is virulence expected to increase with vector or water-borne transmission, relative to direct…

A: Vector is an organism that carries and transmits a pathogen from one host to another. Vectors are…

Q: Describe 2 ways to measure a pathogens virulence. This means you should name the way and then…

A: Virulence is defined as pathogens as well as microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, etc.,…

Q: Which of the following terms describes a disease that is caused by pathogens? * acquired infectious…

A: infectious diseases are caused by pathogens,which include bacteria,fungi,protozoa,worms,viruses and…

Q: Explain the actions of each of the following that make them virulencefactors:a. hemolysins b.…

A: An organism that causes disease is called pathogen. Virulence factors are the biomolecules in the…

Q: Endotoxin-free injectable products are required. Is this true or false?

A: An endotoxin is a form of pyrogen found on the surface of Gram-negative bacteria such as E. coli.…

Q: Humans are accidental hosts in many vector-borne diseases. Whatdoes this indicate about the…

A: The disease is a sickness or illness characterized by specific symptoms and signs. A disease that…