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  • What is Staphylococcus aureus known for?


    It is an important hospital pathogen.

    microbiology pathogens
  • What are the learning outcomes regarding Staphylococcus aureus?


    • Explain its importance as a hospital pathogen
    • Understand biofilms
    • Explain biofilm significance in infections
    • Discuss biofilm control measures
    learning_outcomes microbiology
  • What should be done before the in-person sessions?


    Read resources on Canvas and fill in summary notes.

    preparation sessions
  • What is the focus of Session 1?


    Current knowledge of Staphylococcus aureus as a hospital pathogen.

    session microbiology
  • What is a risk factor associated with Staphylococcus aureus?


    Carriage of S. aureus.

    risk_factors microbiology
  • What is discussed in Session 2?


    Future treatments of Staphylococcus aureus.

    session treatment
  • What model is used for studying S. aureus infection?


    Bacteriophage rabbit wound model.

    research models
  • What is Helicobacter pylori associated with?


    Diseases caused by H. pylori and gastric adenocarcinoma.

    microbiology diseases
  • What are key characteristics of Helicobacter pylori?


    Present in most mammals and partially fulfills Koch’s postulates.

    microbiology characteristics
  • What is a major virulence factor of H. pylori?


    Urease, which facilitates gastric colonization.

    virulence h._pylori
  • What does the Type IV Secretion System in H. pylori do?


    It is involved in virulence factors like CagA, a known bacterial oncoprotein.

    virulence h._pylori
  • What is Neisseria gonorrhoeae known for?


    It is the causative agent of gonorrhoea, a bacterial STI.

    microbiology stis
  • What is the global impact of STIs?


    Significant public health concern affecting populations worldwide.

    public_health stis
  • What are the symptoms of gonorrhoea?


    Symptoms can include painful urination and discharge.

    symptoms gonorrhoea
  • What is included in the standard treatment for gonorrhoea?


    Antibiotics are used for treatment.

    treatment gonorrhoea
  • What is the first step in Norrhoeae infection?


    Adherence: close interaction with host cells

    infection norrhoeae
  • What structure is involved in adherence for Norrhoeae?


    Type IV pili

    infection norrhoeae adherence
  • What protein is involved in attachment during Norrhoeae infection?


    Opacity A (OpA) protein

    infection norrhoeae attachment
  • What molecules are involved in internalization for Norrhoeae?


    LOS & sialylation

    infection norrhoeae internalization
  • What enzyme is involved in transcytosis for Norrhoeae?


    IgA protease

    infection norrhoeae transcytosis
  • What helps Norrhoeae to survive in neutrophils?


    Porin: immuno-dominant antigen

    infection norrhoeae survival
  • What is a multifunctional virulence factor for Norrhoeae?


    Porin

    infection norrhoeae virulence
  • How does porin affect complement pathways?


    Blocks activation of complement pathways

    infection norrhoeae complement
  • What is the sixth step in Norrhoeae infection?


    Enter blood stream

    infection norrhoeae
  • What are Norrhoeae classified as in terms of STIs?


    Emerging superbugs

    infection norrhoeae stis
  • What is increasing in New Zealand regarding Norrhoeae?


    Antimicrobial resistance

    infection norrhoeae resistance
  • What is the timeline for Norrhoeae?


    Gonococci: Timeline of antimicrobial resistance

    infection norrhoeae timeline
  • What is a breakthrough in treating gonorrhoea?


    New antibiotic for gonorrhoea

    infection norrhoeae treatment
  • What should everyone do regarding Norrhoeae?


    Stay safe everyone

    infection norrhoeae safety