Learning Objectives for "Bacterial Pathogenesis: Factors that Promote Colonization of the Host
2. The Ability to Adhere to Host Cells"

After completing this section you should be able to perform the following objectives.

1**. Briefly describe 3 different mechanisms by which bacteria can adhere to host cells and colonize and state how this can promote colonization.

2. State an advantage for bacteria in being able to switch the adhesive tips of their pili.

3*. Define biofilm and state at least 3 benefits associated with bacteria living as a community within a biofilm.

(*) = Common theme throughout the course

(**) = More depth and common theme

Highlighted Bacterium

1. Read the description of Neisseria memingitidis and match the bacterium with the description of the organism and the infection it causes.

TPS Questions

 

• RETURN TO "BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS: FACTORS THAT PROMOTE COLONIZATION OF THE HOST - THE ABILITY TO ADHERE TO HOST CELLS"

Gary E. Kaiser, Ph.D.
Professor of Microbiology
The Community College of Baltimore County, Catonsville Campus
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Based on a work The Grapes of Staph at https://cwoer.ccbcmd.edu/science/microbiology/index_gos.html.

Last updated: October, 2018
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