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gram stain positive
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thick peptidoglycan wall
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gram stain negative
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thin peptidoglycan wall
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flagella
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aids in cell motility
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pili/fimbriae
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aid in adherence to other cells
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virus
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acellular organism, intracellular parasite
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innate immunity
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non specific immunity, broad spectrum, no lasting effect
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fever
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natural response - temperature above 37 degrees stops pathogens growing
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inflammation
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vasodilation, swelling, redness, pain, heat
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transient
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natural flora that's NOT always present
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resident
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natural flora that's always present
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mutualism
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two organisms living together both gain benefit without harm from each other
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commensalism
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two organisms living together without harm, one is benefiting
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sterilisation
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killing all viable organisms
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disinfection
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removing most organisms - to an acceptable level
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ELISA
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commonly used testing method, checks antibody reactions from patient serum
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bacteriostats
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prevent growth/replication of bacteria, don't kill them
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bacteriocides
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kill bacteria
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fab fragment
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where the antigen binds on an antibody
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passive immunity
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temporary immunity, eg serum therapy, maternal antibodies
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active immunity
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long lasting immunity - initiated by antigen so memory cells produced
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