Opportunistic pathogens cause infections by taking advantage of the weakened immunity of the host, disturbance in the normal microbiota, or penetrating barriers as in case of traumas. Moreover, opportunistic pathogens may cause mild infections in healthy individuals. However, the infection may lead to...
radiation or chemicals. Some bacteria are pathogenic to humans and other living things. Others, though, are beneficial and present in the body asnormal microbiotathat can either protect the body from invading microorganisms or producevitaminsthat help different body cells in performing their normal ...
Explain why some microorganisms that belong to the normal microbiota can become pathogenic. Provide an example of one use of these microorganisms (name genus and species). Describe or characterize the following disease and determine its mechanism...
A pathogenic microorganism is part of the normal flora of the body 5. Virulence factor Ability to multiply within the host cell Ability to evade the host immune system All of the above Send Your Results (Optional) Your Name To Email
human microbiomeThe bacteriumStaphylococcus aureusis found on the skin of healthy persons, making it a member of the normal human microbiota. Certain strains ofS. aureus, however, are major agents of wound infections, boils, and other human skin infections and are common causes of food poisoning....