Notes in 04 Mycobacteria

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Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacterium {{c2::leprae}} thrives in {{c1::cool}} temperatures, explaining its predilection for {{c1::extremities}} of the body
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacteria leprae grows extensively in {{c1::armadillos::animal}}, which have a cooler core body temperature
Published	06/11/2024	Leprosy is caused by {{c1::Mycobacteria leprae}} and is also known as {{c2::Hansen's}} disease
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacteria leprae can cause {{c1::tuberculoid}} and {{c2::lepromatous}} leprosy
Published	06/11/2024	{{c1::Tuberculoid}} leprosy is associated with a strong {{c2::Th1}}-cell response, allowing for {{c2::cell-mediated}} immunity
Published	06/11/2024	{{c2::Tuberculoid}} leprosy is able to be contained within {{c1::macrophages}}
Published	06/11/2024	Well-demarcated, hairless, hypoesthetic, hypopigmented skin plaques are common in {{c1::Tuberculoid}} leprosy
Published	06/11/2024	A positive {{c1::Lepromin}} skin test demonstrates a good cell-mediated response in {{c2::Tuberculoid leprosy}}
Published	06/11/2024	{{c1::Lepromatous}} leprosy is associated with a strong {{c2::Th2}}-cell response, allowing for {{c2::humoral}} immunity
Published	06/11/2024	{{c1::Lepromatous}} leprosy is unable to be contained within macrophages, allowing for diffuse inflammatory damage
Published	06/11/2024	Which form of Leprosy (Mycobacteria leprae) is communicable (human to human)?{{c1::Lepromatous leprosy}}
Published	06/11/2024	{{c2::Lepromatous}} leprosy presents with a symmetrical {{c1::glove}} and {{c1::stocking}} neuropathy
Published	06/11/2024	Poorly-demarcated raised lesions on extensor surfaces of the extremities is characteristic of {{c1::Lepromatous}} leprosy
Published	06/11/2024	"Leonine facies" are characteristic of {{c1::Lepromatous leprosy (Mycobacteria leprae)}}
Published	06/11/2024	Loss of eyebrows is characteristic of {{c1::Lepromatous}} leprosy
Published	06/11/2024	A saddle-nose (thick) with thick cheeks is characteristic of {{c1::Lepromatous}} leprosy
Published	06/11/2024	Infertility due to testicular involvement is characteristic of {{c1::Lepromatous}} leprosy
Published	06/11/2024	Treatment of the {{c2::Tuberculoid}} form of Leprosy includes {{c1::Rifampin}} and {{c1::Dapsone}} for {{c3::6 months::time}}
Published	06/11/2024	Treatment of the {{c1::Lepromatous}} form of Leprosy includes Rifampin, Dapsone and {{c2::Clofazimine}} for {{c2::24 months to 5 years::time}}
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacterium leprae is an obligate {{c1::intracellular}} bacteria
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacterium {{c1::avium complex}} is a non-TB disease that causes disseminated infection in the late stages of {{c2::AIDS}}
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacterium avium complex includes {{c1::Mycobacterium avium}} and {{c1::Mycobacterium intracellulare}}
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacteria {{c1::marinum}} causes a hand-infection in aquarium handlers
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacteria {{c1::scrofulaceum}} causes cervical lymphadenitis in children
Published	06/11/2024	Which AIDS opportunistic infection stains acid-fast?{{c1::Mycobacterium avium complex}}
Published	06/11/2024	Mycobacterium avium complex grows best at {{c1::41}}°C
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