Structure of Human Astrovirus Human astrovirus falls under Astroviridae and genus Mamastrovirus. The particles are round in shape, 28 nm in
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Tag: Pathogenesis
Virulence factors, Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestations of Legionella pneumophila
Virulence factors of Legionella pneumophila Heat shock protein 60: enhances invasion and cytokine expression in macrophages. Outer membrane protein: binding
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Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations of Coxiella burnetii
Pathogenesis of Coxiella burnetii Human infection usually follows inhalation of aerosols containing C. burnetii. It is estimated that only between 1
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Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations of Chlamydia trachomatis
Pathogenesis of Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia are acquired by direct contact with mucous membranes or abraded skin, that is, by sexual
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Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations of Leptospira interrogans
Pathogenesis of Leptospira interrogans Leptospires usually enter the body through the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract or the
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Pathogenesis and Clinical Manifestations of Borrelia burgdorferi
Pathogenesis of Lyme disease caused by Borrelia burgdorferi Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete B. burgdorferi, which is transmitted by
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Virulence factors, Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestations of Streptococcus pneumoniae
Virulence factors of Streptococcus pneumoniae Polysaccharide capsule The capsule is antiphagocytic, inhibiting complement deposition and phagocytosis. 2. Cell wall associated
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Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestations of Francisella tularensis
Pathogenesis of Francisella tularensis Francisella tularensis is carried by many species of wild rodents, rabbits, beavers. Humans become infected by
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Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestations of Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Pathogenesis of Corynebacterium diphtheriae In nature, C diphtheriae occurs in the respiratory tract, in wounds, or on the skin of
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Virulence factors, Pathogenesis and Clinical manifestations of Listeria monocytogenes
Virulence factors of Listeria monocytogenes 1. Adhesion proteins (Ami, Fbp A, flagellin) Mediate bacterial binding to host cell that contribute
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