102.1 Microbiology Flashcards

1
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Microbiology

A

Study of small living organisms

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2
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One-celled micro-organism

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Bacteria

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3
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Pathogenic

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Disease producing bacteria

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4
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Nonpathogenic

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Non disease producing bacteria

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5
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What percent of bacteria is considered nonpathogenic?

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70%

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6
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Cocci

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Round in shape. Appear in groups or singularly

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Staphylococci

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Appear in bunches. Found in boils; pus-forming

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8
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Streptococci

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Long chains, cause strep throat and are pus-forming

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9
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Diplococci

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Appear in pars; cause pneumonia

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10
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Bacilli

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Rod, bar shaped. Most common form of bacterial cells

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11
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Spirilla

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Cause syphilis, Lyme disease, cholera

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12
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How does cocci move?

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Travel via air or dust

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13
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This bacteria travels through liquids.

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Bacilli, Spirilla

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14
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What is a virus?

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Sub-microscopic particle, require a living host, causes diseases. Not treatable with antibiotics

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15
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External parasite

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Organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism called a host

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16
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Tinea Capitis

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Ringworm

17
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Pediculosis Capitis

A

Lice

18
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Favus

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Honeycomb

Ringworm

19
Q

What are 6 signs of infection?

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Pain, swelling, redness, fever, throbbing

20
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What are the 2 classes of infection?

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Local and general/ systemic