export_laundry exam 3-1

Question 1

Term used to refer to “the observable characteristics of the bacterial cell”

Answer 1

phenotype

Question 2

In dermatology, this term means “inflammation of skin folds”

Answer 2

intertrigo

Question 3

This is the term used to describe the direct transfer of “naked” chromosomal DNA from one bacterial cell to a second bacterial cell

Answer 3

transformation

Question 4

In reference to optimal growth temperature, the genus Streptococcus would be placed in this classification

Answer 4

mesophile

Question 5

In dermatology, this term means “a liquid-filled cavity without pus within the epidermis”

Answer 5

vesicle

Question 6

In dermatology, this term refers to “a small collection of pus under the epidermis”

Answer 6

pustule

Question 7

This term refers to the hairlike projections on bacterial cell surface but especially applies to those that function in adhesion or attachment functions

Answer 7

fimbriae

Question 8

This biochemical pathway is responsible for anaerobic glycolysis (fermentation) of glucose

Answer 8

Embden-Meyerhof pathway

Question 9

This is the name of the compound that is used by the pharmaceutical industry to test for the presence of endotoxin in pharmaceuticals

Answer 9

Limulus Amebocyte lysate

Question 10

Responsible for the type of antimicrobial resistance described as MRSA. Often associated with the presence of multiple antimicrobial resistance.

Answer 10

MecA gene

Question 11

The hemolytic pattern of the genus Streptococcus characterized by partial hemolysis

Answer 11

alpha hemolysis

Question 12

The primary cellular response seen in this type of inflammation is neutrophilic

Answer 12

pyogenic

Question 13

This toxin is responsible for the skin lesions in exudative epidermitis of young pigs by producing an epidermal necrolysis

Answer 13

exfoliative toxin

Question 14

Term referring to a level of disease that is above the usual level for an animal population

Answer 14

epidemic

Question 15

Term used to describe a pyogenic infection of the hair follicles in which there is a coalescence of several hair follicles into one large pyogenic lesion

Answer 15

furunculosis

Question 16

Term for an infection acquired by an animal during residence in a veterinary hospital

Answer 16

nosocomial infection

Question 17

The classification of the Staphylococcus in regards to requirements of atmospheric gases

Answer 17

facultatively anaerobic bacteria

Question 18

This term means “inflammation of the skin”

Answer 18

dermatitis

Question 19

This virulence factor of some species of Staphylococcus binds nonspecifically to the Fc receptor of IgG and may be responsible for causing a hypersensitivity reaction

Answer 19

Protein A

Question 20

Term used for a chronic pyogenic granulomatous disease characterized by a granulation tissue enclosing multiple small abscesses

Answer 20

botryomycosis

Question 21

This virulence factor of some species of Streptococcus is probably responsible for the immune mediated reactions associated with Streptococcus infections in humans and horses

Answer 21

M-protein

Question 22

This toxin is responsible for the symptoms associated with food poisoning in humans due to Staphylococcus aureus

Answer 22

enterotoxin

Question 23

Term used for the immunological products that consist of killed bacteria that were isolated from a given herd of animals and then used back in that herd

Answer 23

autogenous bacterin

Question 24

This virulence factor is considered to be the best marker of virulence within the genus Staphlyococcus

Answer 24

coagulase

Question 25

The primary cellular response seen in this type of inflammation is monocytic 

Answer 25

granulomatous 

Question 26

Closely attached amorphous layers of polysaccharides that are physically associated with the surface of the bacterial cell

Answer 26

capsule 

Question 27

Term referring to a persistence of infection or disease in an animal population at a more or less constant level

Answer 27

endemic

Question 28

This term means "difficult or labored breathing"

Answer 28

dyspnea 

Question 29

This term refers to "an inflammation of connective tissue"

Answer 29

fasciitis

Question 30

This is the name given to the crystalline arrays of proteins or glycoproteins that are attached on the outside of the peptidoglycan layer of gram positive bacteria 

Answer 30

S-layer

Question 31

Term indicating presence of bacteria in circulatory system with concurrent acute and severe clinical response by the host

Answer 31

septicemia

Question 32

These antigens of Streptococcus are used to separate the genus into groups (A, B, C, etc.)

Answer 32

Lancefield antigens

Question 33

In dermatology, this term refers to "small, solid, and usually conical elevations of the skin that do not contain pus"

Answer 33

papule

Question 34

This class of toxins is responsible for Toxic Shock Syndrome seen with infections of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus

Answer 34

Superantigens

Question 35

Complex carbohydrates that are given to stimulate the growth and/or activity of bacteria in the digestive system which are beneficial to the health of the body

Answer 35

prebiotics 

Question 36

Term for an infection caused by a nonpathogenic normal flora bacterial species which occurred because of a breakdown in body defenses

Answer 36

opportunistic infection

Question 37

This term means "swollen or enlarged lymph nodes"

Answer 37

lymphadenopathy

Question 38

Term referring to the number of cases from a given disease in a given population (term interval specified)

Answer 38

morbidity 

Question 39

This class of toxins is responsible for Necrotizing Fascitis, a syndrome sometimes seen with Streptococcus infections

Answer 39

superantigens

Question 40

This toxin (hemolysin) of Staphylococcus pseudointermedius produces a complete hemolysis on blood agar

Answer 40

alpha toxin (hemolysin)

Question 41

Term for those infections which the diagnostician considered to be "self-originated" or "without known cause"

Answer 41

idiopathic infection

Question 42

This toxin (hemolysin) of Staphylococcus pseudointermedius produces a partial hemolysis on blood agar

Answer 42

Beta toxin (hemolysin)

Question 43

In human dermatology, this is the diagnostic term that is often used for superficial bacterial infections of the skin in young children

Answer 43

impetigo

Question 44

Small genetic elements that can be transferred between bacterial cells through conjugation

Answer 44

plasmids

Question 45

These 2 DOMAINS of the living world only contain procaryotic organisms

Answer 45

archea and bacteria

Question 46

These 2 enzymes, produced by certain bacteria, protect them from toxic oxygen containing compounds produced when oxygen is the terminal electron acceptor in energy metabolism

Answer 46

catalase and superoxide dismutase

Question 47

These 2 bacteria, along with Staphylococcus intermedius, are the 3 species that were separated out of the original Staphylococcus intermedius species

Answer 47

Staphylococcus delphini and pseudintermedius

Question 48

These 2 agents are the bacteria often associated with chronic deep pyoderma in dogs

Answer 48

Staphylococcus pseudintermedius and schleiferi

Question 49

Principal cause of botryomycosis in the horse

Answer 49

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 50

This agent has been implicated as a cause of necrotizing fasciitis in dogs

Answer 50

Streptococcus canis

Question 51

This agent is considered to one of the major causes of endometritis in the horse

Answer 51

Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus

Question 52

This agent is the cause of "Greasy Pig Disease", an exudative epidermis of young pigs

Answer 52

Staphylococcus hyicus

Question 53

This bacterium is considered to be the cause of Acute Moist Dermatitis ("Hot spots")

Answer 53

none of the above

Question 54

This alpha hemolytic Streptococcus is a major cause of meningitis, pneumonia, and septicemia in young pigs

Answer 54

Streptococcus suis

Question 55

This bacterium is considered to be an underlying cause of equine purpura hemorrhagica through the mechanism of an "immune complex disease"

Answer 55

Streptococcus equi subsp. equi

Question 56

In human medicine, this Streptococcus, a common cause of neonatal infections, is commonly diagnosed as "Group B Strep infection"

Answer 56

Streptococcus agalactiae

Question 57

This catalase positive bacterium is a common cause of mastitis in cattle 

Answer 57

Staphylococcus aureus 

Question 58

This streptococcal pathogen, a common cause of mastitis in dairy cattle, is considered to be an obligate intramammary parasite

Answer 58

Streptococcus agalactiae

Question 59

This agent has recently been associated with the condition "Inflammatory Respiratory Disease" in young training Thoroughbreds

Answer 59

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 60

Type of pyoderma: Corticosteroids are indicated as major therapy in this disease. Antibiotics are given as ancillary agents.

Answer 60

juvenile pyoderma, acute pyotraumatic pyoderma

Question 61

Type of pyoderma: Antibiotics are indicated as the major therapy in this disease. Corticosteroids are given as ancillary agents.

Answer 61

none

Question 62

Type of pyoderma: Antibiotics are indicated as major therapy in this disease. Corticosteroids are contraindicated.

Answer 62

Generalized deep pyoderma, recurrent superficial folliculitis, superficial folliculitis at first (initial) diagnosis 

Question 63

The Properdin pathway is a biological pathway:

Answer 63

in mammals as an alternative pathway for activation of complement

Question 64

An outbreak of Strangles in a group of susceptible horses is usually characterized by:

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high morbidity and low mortality

Question 65

A description of Staphylococcus pseudintermedius would be as follows:

Answer 65

gram positive, catalase positive, cocci in clusters

Question 66

You are treating a generalized deep pyoderma in a dog. Which statements are false? A) Staph aureus is the usual bacterial pathogen involved B) Immunomodulators are often indicated in therapy C) Elimination of predisposing causes is essential D)Long term antibiotics are indicated E) The use of corticosteroids is indicated

Answer 66

E - Corticosteroids are NOT indicated

Question 67

Lancefield group of Streptococcus as originally done by Rebecca Lancefield depended on a precipitation test with the ___ antigen

Answer 67

carbohydrate antigen

Question 68

The lesions of purpura hemorrhagica are best characterized as/by:

Answer 68

well-demarcated edema

Question 69

What of the following is considered to be the most efficacious of the shampoos to be used in therapy of canine pyoderma?

Answer 69

Benzoyl peroxide shampoo

Question 70

You are going to treat a 3 month old foal with a confirmed case of streptococcal septicemia by intramuscular injection. Which would be the antimicrobial of choice?

Answer 70

Ampicillin (any penicillin) 

Question 71

What is the chromosome number of Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus?

Answer 71

one

Question 72

Which of the disease situations would be diagnosed as Bastard Strangles?

Answer 72

Infection of the mesenteric lymph nodes with Streptococcus equi subsp. equi

Question 73

The virulence factor of Staphyloccus pseudointermedius that is probably involved in the development of the hypersensitivity response in chronic deep pyoderma of dogs

Answer 73

Protein A

Question 74

The classical clinical sign leading to a presumptive diagnosis of strangles in a horse would be:

Answer 74

lymph node swelling (head region) with subsequent abscessation and rupture

Question 75

When setting up a management plan it is necessary to classify the pyoderma in the dog by the seriousness of the disease. The most means of classification is based on:

Answer 75

depth of the involvement into the skin

Question 76

A positive test separates the Proteus-Providencia group from the rest of the Enterobacteriaceae

Answer 76

lysine deaminase reaction

Question 77

Major biochemical test used to separate the Gram-negative bacteria into 2 major groups

Answer 77

oxidase test

Question 78

Test used to determine the Gram reaction of a bacterial isolate

Answer 78

KOH test 

Question 79

Used to determine if a bacterial isolate produces acetoin

Answer 79

VP test

Question 80

MacConkey Agar can be used to determine fermentation of this sugar

Answer 80

lactose

Question 81

The ability of other bacteria to enhance the partial hemolytic zone produced by Staphylococcus aureus is determined with this test

Answer 81

camp test

Question 82

This is a selective media

Answer 82

MacConkey Agar

Question 83

A positive test indicates metabolism of tryptophan

Answer 83

indole test

Question 84

Media used to determine if bacterial isolates would have either of these biochemical pathways: Pentose Phosphate Shunt or Enter-Doudoroff pathway

Answer 84

oxidative-fermentative media

Question 85

Major biochemical test used to separate the Gram-positive cocci into 2 major groups

Answer 85

catalase test