Microbiology Flashcards
What is the name of harmless micro organisms?
Non pathogenic micro organisms
What is the name of the micro organisms that cause disease?
Pathogenic micro organisms or pathogens
What are the round shaped bacteria called
Cocci
What are the rod shaped bacteria called
Bacilli
What bacteria can survive without oxygen?
Anaerobic
What can survive with oxygen?
Aerobic
What bacilli bacteria can be found in the oral cavity?
Lactobacilli Bacillus fusiformis (ANUG) Actinomyces Porphyromonas ginigivalis Prevotella intermedia
What spirochete bacteria can be found in the oral cavity?
Borellia Vincenti (ANUG) Treponema denticola/Vincenti
How can spores be killed?
Sterilisation
What is smaller a virus or bacteria?
A virus
How can viruses be killed?
Sterilisation only
What is another name for mumps?
Paramyxovirus
What is another name for chicken pox/shingles?
Herpes varicella/herpes zoster
What are out three natural lines of defence?
Skin and mucous membrane
Surface secretions onto skin
Inflammatory response
What is acquired immunity?
Creation of antibodies during an attack
Can’t get the same thing twice
