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Can a bacterial infection cause cardiovascular disease?
Yes, certain bacterial infections can contribute to cardiovascular disease. For instance, infections like endocarditis, caused by bacteria affecting the heart valves, can lead to inflammation and damage in the cardiovascular system. Additionally, chronic infections may trigger inflammatory responses that contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, increasing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Overall, the relationship between bacterial infections and cardiovascular health is complex and influenced by various factors.
What Ares some types of diseases?
What type of diseases are you asking about? Cardiovascular, viral, bacterial.. what? There are many diseases, but what type are do you want to know about?
Why is ground beef a better bacterial growth medium than steak or roast?
The bacteria would be grounded up with the beef and it would be spread throughout the meat, making it ideal for the media to have bacterial growth throughout. Unlike the steak or roast where it would only have bacterial growth on the surface.
What has the author Robert Patrick Matthews Davis written?
Robert Patrick Matthews Davis has written: 'Effect of nutrient variation on the growth of a bacterial species isolated from an activated sludge plant'
What is meant by cross resistance in bacteria against two different antibiotics?
when two different antibiotics are taken simultaneously againt multi bacterial infections cross resistance in the bacteria results
What system involves plasma proteins activated when they contact a bacterial cell?
The complement system is made up of a large number of plasma proteins. They react with one another to opsonize pathogens and induce a series of inflammatory responses that help to fight infection.
What can happen if diabetic foot infections are left untreated?
the bacterial infection can destroy skin, tissue, and bone or spread throughout the body.
When the bacteriophage DNA becomes part of the bacterial chromosome?
When bacteriophage DNA becomes integrated into the bacterial chromosome, it is known as lysogeny. The integrated phage DNA is called a prophage. During lysogeny, the bacteriophage DNA remains dormant, replicating along with the bacterial chromosome. Under certain conditions, such as stress, the prophage can become activated and enter the lytic cycle, leading to viral replication and cell lysis.
Are the circulatory system and the cardiovascular system the same?
No they are not the same. The cardiovascular system involves the circulatory system and the lungs and it transports oxygen and removes co2 from the body. On the other hand the circulatory system is responsible for moving blood throughout the body. So while they involve the same parts they are not the same system
What is complement how does it cause bacterial lysis what are some othere roles of complement?
Complement is a collection of proteins found in the blood that are effective against a wide variety of bacteria. Complement can cause bacterial lysis when the C5-C9 proteins are activated by C3. The C9 proteins insert into the bacterial cell membrane causing lysis and destruction of the bacteria.
What is a prophage-?
A prophage is a phage genome that is integrated into the DNA of a bacterial host and replicates along with the host's DNA. It remains dormant within the host cell until it is triggered to enter the lytic cycle, where it replicates and eventually lyses the host cell.
Is bronchitis a disease of the cardiovascular system or the respiratory system?
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the mucus membranes of the bronchi (the airways that carry air from the trachea into the rest of the lungs). As such it is clearly a disease of the respiratory system rather than cardiovascular. It can be the result of an infection or to exposure to noxious airborne components like cigarette smoke or pollution. Of course, if the inflammation is interfering with the ability of a person to breath, the effects will show up in the cardiovascular system as the blood may not be getting fully oxygenated as it passes through the lungs - but this is a secondary effect.
