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Opportunistic Bacteria Lecture Slides
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: Andrew Camilli, Ph.D.
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Professional vs. Opportunistic Pathogens
Bronchiectasis
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
P. aeruginosa - frequent opportunistic pathogen
Requirements as an opportunist?
Major nosocomial pathogen
Progression of lung damage
Chronic lung infection
Virulence Factors
Virulence Factors (cont.)
L. pneumophila - a fastidious bacteria
Encountering L. pneumophilia
Two different diseases caused by L. pneumophila
Additional features
Immune response to L. pneumophila