Chapter 6, Problem 133R

Identification and causative organism of cellulitis and treatment

Explain how the body (including cells, organs, organ systems) is affected by the bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis? Are there any long-term effects caused by the bacterium, even after recovery?

other than contributing to the virulence of the organism, what other functions do capsule have?

Pathogenesis for chlamydia This paragraph described the disease caused by infection with this pathogen. Answer briefly: What type of infection does this pathogen establish? (acute, chronic, latent, etc.) What are some of the distinguishing symptoms of the infection? Are there known complications from this infectious disease? What is the usual or expected recovery time? What is the outcome of this infectious disease? (full recovery, chronic issues, fatal, etc.) Does the person develop a protective immunity to re-infection with this pathogen?

Does steatorrhea (floating stools) occur in Cystic Fibrosis? Thank you

Which layer commonly needs repair with acarotid endarterectomy?

Male with a history of blistering lesions on the scalp since the neonatal period andrecurrent pyoderma. After a year and a half of life, he was admitted to a specialty clinic due togeneralized pyoderma associated with febrile illness with lymphadenopathies and abscesses on the thighs. To thephysical examination revealed coarse facies, broad forehead, infraorbital fold, presence of dark circles,low nasal bridge and hypertelorism. In addition to confluent maculopapular lesions in the neckand trunk, occipital eczema, genital gluteal hyperchromic plaque, purulent external otitis. it was triedwith antibiotics with good response, but with persistence of purulent otorrhea. The study of serum immunoglobulins IgM, IgG, IgA, complement, chemotaxis and burstRespiratory was within normal ranges. Serum IgE stood out at 56,400 IU/ml (rangenormal for age 0-90 IU/ml) and eosinophilia. At the age of 2 years 11 months he was hospitalized for genital phlegmon with a good response tocloxacillin plus…

Collections of bacteria that adhere to the surface of teeth are 1)Dental caries 2)Dental plaque 3)Halitosis 4)Periodontal disease