Microbiology: An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780321733603
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 22, Problem 2CAE
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Fungal meningitis are the inflammation of meninges caused due to fungal infection. Usually they are cryptoccoccus. There are two types:
- 1. Cryptococcus neoformans
- 2. Cryptococcus grubii
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weekend. The celebration will be held in a public beach. You replied by
saying that you are hesitant to go because you found out that there are
many people who are invited to the party. Your friend on the other hand
assured you that you will be safe because all necessary health
protocols will be followed in the party to avoid transmission of the
Corona virus. What would you reply?
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1. What are the factors that you considered in making your decision?
2. How do you feel about your decision?
Make an illustration that connects the events in inflammation mediated by chemical
substances. Use the following words to come up with the output connected by arrows.
1. Modified proteins
16. C142356789
2. Kininogen
3. Prostaglandins
4. Clotting system
5. Antigen
17. Kallikrein
18. Platelets
19. Serotonin
20. Kinins
21. C1423
22. Anaphylotoxins
6. Lysosomal enzymes
7. Antibody
8. C1
9. Kallikreinogen
23. Chemotactic factor
24. Serum factors
10. C142
25. C14235
11. Antigen/Antibody
12. Cells migration
26. C1423567
27. Injurious stimuli
13. Histamine
28. Acute inflammation
14. Plasmin system
29. Increased vascular permeability
15. C3
30. Chronic inflammation
After further conversation, your friend tells you that he stopped taking his initial antibiotics after two days because he “felt 100% better". Please explain how this action might have played a role in the redevelopment of his infection.
Chapter 22 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
Ch. 22 - If Clostridium tetani is relatively sensitive to...Ch. 22 - Prob. 2RCh. 22 - Prob. 3RCh. 22 - Prob. 4RCh. 22 - Prob. 5RCh. 22 - Prob. 6RCh. 22 - Prob. 7RCh. 22 - Prob. 8RCh. 22 - Provide evidence that Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is...Ch. 22 - NAME IT This organism causes meningitis and is...
Ch. 22 - Prob. 1ACh. 22 - Prob. 2ACh. 22 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 22 - Microscopic examination of cerebrospinal fluid...Ch. 22 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 22 - Prob. 1CAECh. 22 - Prob. 2CAECh. 22 - Prob. 3CAE
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