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Case study #5 Listeria monocytogenes is a chemoheterotrophic facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium that can act as a human pathogen or as a saprobe, depending on its environment. This bacillus-shaped cell is motile, moving with peritrichous flagella. This bacterium has a high salt tolerance and can multiply readily at 4 oC (refrigerator temperatures). L. monocytogenes is part of the normal gut microbiota of many farm animals, including cows. Deli meats, hot dogs, and unpasteurized cheese and milk are likely sources of this pathogen. Many antibiotics can be used to treat infection with L. monocytogenes, including drugs that target peptidoglycan biosynthesis, the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria, and folic acid biosynthesis.   Choose all that apply: L. monocytogenes can evade the immune system by surviving inside of phagocytic leukocytes involved in innate immunity. Which of the following is/are phagocytic leukocytes?

Case study #5 Listeria monocytogenes is a chemoheterotrophic facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium that can act as a human pathogen or as a saprobe, depending on its environment. This bacillus-shaped cell is motile, moving with peritrichous flagella. This bacterium has a high salt tolerance and can multiply readily at 4 oC (refrigerator temperatures). L. monocytogenes is part of the normal gut microbiota of many farm animals, including cows. Deli meats, hot dogs, and unpasteurized cheese and milk are likely sources of this pathogen. Many antibiotics can be used to treat infection with L. monocytogenes, including drugs that target peptidoglycan biosynthesis, the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria, and folic acid biosynthesis.   Choose all that apply: The cell envelope of L. monocytogenes contains

Take a deep breath, you’re halfway there! This break indicates the start of the cumulative portion.  The cumulative portion consists of a series of questions about 6 case studies. For each case study, the reading will be introduced first, then the questions associated with the reading follow. The reading is repeated at the beginning of each question. The question that you need to answer will be displayed in bold type.

Take a deep breath, you’re halfway there! This break indicates the start of the cumulative portion.  The cumulative portion consists of a series of questions about 6 case studies. For each case study, the reading will be introduced first, then the questions associated with the reading follow. The reading is repeated at the beginning of each question. The question that you need to answer will be displayed in bold type.

Case study #5 Listeria monocytogenes is a chemoheterotrophic facultative anaerobic Gram-positive bacterium that can act as a human pathogen or as a saprobe, depending on its environment. This bacillus-shaped cell is motile, moving with peritrichous flagella. This bacterium has a high salt tolerance and can multiply readily at 4 oC (refrigerator temperatures). L. monocytogenes is part of the normal gut microbiota of many farm animals, including cows. Deli meats, hot dogs, and unpasteurized cheese and milk are likely sources of this pathogen. Many antibiotics can be used to treat infection with L. monocytogenes, including drugs that target peptidoglycan biosynthesis, the small ribosomal subunit of bacteria, and folic acid biosynthesis.   What term(s) in the case study description supports your answer for what L. monocytogenes uses as a source of carbon and energy (what term(s) supports your answer to the previous question)?

A child falls and suffers a deep cut on her leg. The cut went through her skin and she is bleeding. Which of the following best describes the defense mechanisms will participate in eliminating contaminating microbes in this injury?

A child falls and suffers a deep cut on her leg. The cut went through her skin and she is bleeding. Which of the following best describes the defense mechanisms will participate in eliminating contaminating microbes in this injury?

Choose the statement that best describes the benefits of microbial antagonism to the human host.

Which of the following would be considered a symptom?

Choose the statement that best describes the benefits of microbial antagonism to the human host.