Micro Question

[FutureDoc4]

Recently came across a micro question asking about IgA proteases. Originally, I thought they were found in only N. gon/N. meningo. However, I also was told that they are found in H. influenzae, and Strep pneumonia. Looking for confirmation on this and was wondering if there any other bugs out there with IgA proteases?

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[turkeyjerky]

pneumococcus for sure, didn't know about h. flu, but I believe it.

 

[str8flexed]

From what I know it is Neisseria, H. Influenza, and Strep Pneumo. These 3 also can undergo "transformation."

I remember:

I met A NICE HISPanic who "transformed" me...

A= IgA Protease
Nice = Neisseria
HI= H. Influenza
SP = Strep Pneumo

 

[Captopril]

From what I know it is Neisseria, H. Influenza, and Strep Pneumo. These 3 also can undergo "transformation."

I remember:

I met A NICE HISPanic who "transformed" me...

A= IgA Protease
Nice = Neisseria
HI= H. Influenza
SP = Strep Pneumo

writing that one down.

 

[512TA]

FA talks about H.influenza, Strep. pneumonia and Nisseria in particular. they dont have any others given. i dont remember coming across another one while reading Lang Micro ( warren levinson)

 

[str8flexed]

In doing Kaplan QBank I think one of the explanations said those were the 3.

 

[FutureDoc4]

Sorry to ask a stupid question, but what do you mean these three can also undergo "transformation"?...wait, do you mean that these are the only bacteria that pick up a plasmid? I thought most bacteria were capable of this.