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Biosci 349 M5 Full
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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