Bacteremia Archives - Microbe Notes

Virulence factors, Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestations of Streptococcus pneumoniae

August 10, 2021April 3, 2021 by Sagar Aryal

Virulence factors of Streptococcus pneumoniae Polysaccharide capsule The capsule is antiphagocytic, inhibiting complement deposition and phagocytosis. 2. Cell wall associated polymers and proteins Teichoic acid – binds to epithelial cells and activates alternative complement pathway Protein adhesion – binds to … Read more

Klebsiella pneumoniae- Pathogenicity and Clinical Manifestations

February 4, 2021August 18, 2019 by Sagar Aryal

Klebsiella pneumoniae is a gram-negative, encapsulated, non-motile bacterium that is found in the environment and has been associated with pneumonia in the alcoholic and diabetic patient population. K. pneumoniae is also a well-known cause of community-acquired pneumonia. The bacterium typically … Read more