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... the smallest amount of preparation inhibiting the growth of a standard S. aureus strain. • One unit of activity (A.U.) corresponds to the activity of 0.6 micrograms (mg) of the chemically pure crystalline sodium salt of benzylpenicillin. ...
... the smallest amount of preparation inhibiting the growth of a standard S. aureus strain. • One unit of activity (A.U.) corresponds to the activity of 0.6 micrograms (mg) of the chemically pure crystalline sodium salt of benzylpenicillin. ...
1 Introduction to Bacteriology Early theories of the cause of diseases
... To some extent equivalent to the exoenzymes used by Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria employ enzymes secreted into their periplasm to break down large molecules before those molecules are brought across the plasma membrane and into the cytoplasm of bacterium. This is in a way endotoxin ...
... To some extent equivalent to the exoenzymes used by Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria employ enzymes secreted into their periplasm to break down large molecules before those molecules are brought across the plasma membrane and into the cytoplasm of bacterium. This is in a way endotoxin ...
Biology Study Guide
... the seven levels of biological classification from simple to complex. Name the six kingdoms and identify the following for each: prokaryote/eukaryote, sexual/asexual reproduction, autotrophic/heterotrophic. What is a domain? Bacteria and Viruses: (Chap 20) Who is Fleming and why was his discovery si ...
... the seven levels of biological classification from simple to complex. Name the six kingdoms and identify the following for each: prokaryote/eukaryote, sexual/asexual reproduction, autotrophic/heterotrophic. What is a domain? Bacteria and Viruses: (Chap 20) Who is Fleming and why was his discovery si ...
L. monocytogenes is gram-positive and rod
... be similar to those resulting from infections by other bacterial species. ...
... be similar to those resulting from infections by other bacterial species. ...
Problem or Solution Frame
... The need for new antibiotics to to battle resistant bacteria Solution: (What is a possible solution?) Scour nature to find organisms with antibiotic properties. Solution: (What is another possible solution?) Enhance natural germ fighting chemicals to make them more effective or create synthetic anti ...
... The need for new antibiotics to to battle resistant bacteria Solution: (What is a possible solution?) Scour nature to find organisms with antibiotic properties. Solution: (What is another possible solution?) Enhance natural germ fighting chemicals to make them more effective or create synthetic anti ...
Aseptic Technique: Media and Equipment
... Some bacteria require __________ or __________ media The streptococci that cause strep throat and scarlet fever grow well when __________ __________ is added to the media __________ __________– heated before solidification to disrupt the red blood cells and release __________ Sometimes called ...
... Some bacteria require __________ or __________ media The streptococci that cause strep throat and scarlet fever grow well when __________ __________ is added to the media __________ __________– heated before solidification to disrupt the red blood cells and release __________ Sometimes called ...
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... microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protists) and acellular microorganisms viruses, virus-like organisms (viroids) and prions. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Bacterial cell structures and functions. Bacterial metabolism and genetics. Classification and characterization of Gram-positive bact ...
... microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, protists) and acellular microorganisms viruses, virus-like organisms (viroids) and prions. Prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms. Bacterial cell structures and functions. Bacterial metabolism and genetics. Classification and characterization of Gram-positive bact ...
Cultivation of Streptococci and Enterococci
... Streptococci and Enterococci are facultative anaerobic bacteria. Although some species of this genera may grow under aerobic conditions, we still recommend to culture all strains affiliated to these genera under microaerophilic conditions. The growth of many strains is stimulated in a CO2 enriched a ...
... Streptococci and Enterococci are facultative anaerobic bacteria. Although some species of this genera may grow under aerobic conditions, we still recommend to culture all strains affiliated to these genera under microaerophilic conditions. The growth of many strains is stimulated in a CO2 enriched a ...
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... B. Natural selection works on the individual level by determining which organisms have A_________________________ that allow them to survive, reproduce and be able to pass on those adaptive traits to their offspring. C. Adaptations in a polar bear that allow it to survive in its environment include ...
... B. Natural selection works on the individual level by determining which organisms have A_________________________ that allow them to survive, reproduce and be able to pass on those adaptive traits to their offspring. C. Adaptations in a polar bear that allow it to survive in its environment include ...
census mic case study
... deterioration of equipment, and potentially the health, safety, and environmental consequences of corrosion related failure. MIC prevention requires detection and quantification of the microorganisms responsible so that appropriate corrective measures can be taken. Currently, assessment of MIC poten ...
... deterioration of equipment, and potentially the health, safety, and environmental consequences of corrosion related failure. MIC prevention requires detection and quantification of the microorganisms responsible so that appropriate corrective measures can be taken. Currently, assessment of MIC poten ...
Role of nitrogen in the biosphere
... In nature and in the laboratory, this growth cannot be maintained indefinitely, simply because the optimum environment of growth cannot be maintained. The amount of growth is the function of two variables: - environment and food. The pattern which actually results is known as the bacterial growth ra ...
... In nature and in the laboratory, this growth cannot be maintained indefinitely, simply because the optimum environment of growth cannot be maintained. The amount of growth is the function of two variables: - environment and food. The pattern which actually results is known as the bacterial growth ra ...
Normal Flora
... 3. Host defenses can be comprised by destructing barriers or defective immune response. e.g. Cystic Fibrosis => poor ciliary function => NOT clear mucus efficiently from the respiratory tract => Pseudomonas aeruginosa => serious respiratory distress. ...
... 3. Host defenses can be comprised by destructing barriers or defective immune response. e.g. Cystic Fibrosis => poor ciliary function => NOT clear mucus efficiently from the respiratory tract => Pseudomonas aeruginosa => serious respiratory distress. ...
Topic 6: Human health and physiology
... Topic 6.3: Defense against infectious disease Key facts Defense against infectious disease 39. A pathogen is an organism or virus that causes a disease. 40. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses since viruses do not have their own metabolic pathways. 41. Antibiotics are effective against bacte ...
... Topic 6.3: Defense against infectious disease Key facts Defense against infectious disease 39. A pathogen is an organism or virus that causes a disease. 40. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses since viruses do not have their own metabolic pathways. 41. Antibiotics are effective against bacte ...
Chapter 4- A Survey of Prokaryotic Cells and Microorganisms*
... 1. They provide protection against desiccation (drying out) by binding water molecules to the capsule. 2. Self defense: capsules block the attachment of bacteriophages (virus which infect bacteria). 3. They may be antiphagocytic, i.e. the capsule prevents white blood cells from “eating” the bacteria ...
... 1. They provide protection against desiccation (drying out) by binding water molecules to the capsule. 2. Self defense: capsules block the attachment of bacteriophages (virus which infect bacteria). 3. They may be antiphagocytic, i.e. the capsule prevents white blood cells from “eating” the bacteria ...
aquificae.2 - Pace University ePortfolio
... between 85-95 degrees Celsius. It uses oxygen respiration to survive, even though it can exist where oxygen is as low as 7.5 ppm. It also creates water as a byproduct. A.aeolicus’s genome has been sequenced and it was found that it is one third the length of a genome of E.coli. It has been found th ...
... between 85-95 degrees Celsius. It uses oxygen respiration to survive, even though it can exist where oxygen is as low as 7.5 ppm. It also creates water as a byproduct. A.aeolicus’s genome has been sequenced and it was found that it is one third the length of a genome of E.coli. It has been found th ...
Basic Microbiology: Understanding Your Enemies
... cell. It takes over the resources of a host cell (like humans) and makes the host cell make more virus! Bacteria: One-celled living organisms. All bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall. They can reproduce ...
... cell. It takes over the resources of a host cell (like humans) and makes the host cell make more virus! Bacteria: One-celled living organisms. All bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall. They can reproduce ...
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... Simulation results If, on the other hand, time delay is included into the differential equation of the coupling protein…. ...
... Simulation results If, on the other hand, time delay is included into the differential equation of the coupling protein…. ...
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... there is longstanding research on Vaccinium macrocarpon. In 1984, Dr. Sobota demonstrated that it prevents E. coli from adhering to the epithelial cells of the bladder wall (Di Martino et al., 2006; Hooton et al., 1991; Smith et al., 1997; Sobota, 1984). The Weizmann Institute in Israel FRQÀUPHG'U ...
... there is longstanding research on Vaccinium macrocarpon. In 1984, Dr. Sobota demonstrated that it prevents E. coli from adhering to the epithelial cells of the bladder wall (Di Martino et al., 2006; Hooton et al., 1991; Smith et al., 1997; Sobota, 1984). The Weizmann Institute in Israel FRQÀUPHG'U ...
Microbiology Urine Analysis
... negative predictive value of 92.05%. Only specimens that exceed set parameters of leucocytes and bacteria, and those that fall into the categories listed in 4 below, will be cultured. As a result you will see the following changes to current practice: 1. The specimens with a negative flow cytometry, ...
... negative predictive value of 92.05%. Only specimens that exceed set parameters of leucocytes and bacteria, and those that fall into the categories listed in 4 below, will be cultured. As a result you will see the following changes to current practice: 1. The specimens with a negative flow cytometry, ...
Chapter 11 - Power Point Presentation
... I. Gram-negative bacteria of medical and industrial importance II. Gram-positive bacteria of medical and industrial importance III. Other Gram-negative bacteria IV. Actinomycetes and other Gram-positive bacteria Division within Bergey’s Manual are based on characteristics such as: Gram reaction, cel ...
... I. Gram-negative bacteria of medical and industrial importance II. Gram-positive bacteria of medical and industrial importance III. Other Gram-negative bacteria IV. Actinomycetes and other Gram-positive bacteria Division within Bergey’s Manual are based on characteristics such as: Gram reaction, cel ...
SPECIFIC DEFENSES OF THE HOST:THE IMMUNE RESPONSE
... • Some pathogens can cover the surface of the bacterial cell with a component which is seen as "self" by the host phagocytes and immune system. Such a strategy hides the antigenic surface of the bacterial cell. • Phagocytes cannot recognize bacteria upon contact and the possibility of opsonization ...
... • Some pathogens can cover the surface of the bacterial cell with a component which is seen as "self" by the host phagocytes and immune system. Such a strategy hides the antigenic surface of the bacterial cell. • Phagocytes cannot recognize bacteria upon contact and the possibility of opsonization ...
SPECIFIC DEFENSES OF THE HOST:THE IMMUNE RESPONSE …
... • Some pathogens can cover the surface of the bacterial cell with a component which is seen as "self" by the host phagocytes and immune system. Such a strategy hides the antigenic surface of the bacterial cell. • Phagocytes cannot recognize bacteria upon contact and the possibility of opsonization ...
... • Some pathogens can cover the surface of the bacterial cell with a component which is seen as "self" by the host phagocytes and immune system. Such a strategy hides the antigenic surface of the bacterial cell. • Phagocytes cannot recognize bacteria upon contact and the possibility of opsonization ...
I. Introduction to class
... that inhibits release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine and prevents transmission of nerve impulses to muscles, causing flaccid paralysis. Extremely potent toxins. Tetanus Toxin: Produced by Clostridium tetani. A neurotoxin that blocks relaxation of skeletal muscles, causing uncontrollable muscle ...
... that inhibits release of neurotransmitter acetylcholine and prevents transmission of nerve impulses to muscles, causing flaccid paralysis. Extremely potent toxins. Tetanus Toxin: Produced by Clostridium tetani. A neurotoxin that blocks relaxation of skeletal muscles, causing uncontrollable muscle ...
Diapositive 1
... Screening of normal flora - limitations • Everyone of us is carrying thousands of millions of bacteria. We are reservoirs. • Sepsis is the most often due to an intrusion of one of these bacteria in our bloodstream. • The bacteria we “carry” can be used as indicators for levels of AMR among pathogen ...
... Screening of normal flora - limitations • Everyone of us is carrying thousands of millions of bacteria. We are reservoirs. • Sepsis is the most often due to an intrusion of one of these bacteria in our bloodstream. • The bacteria we “carry” can be used as indicators for levels of AMR among pathogen ...