Infection Control

Question 1

Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria carried by deer ticks. The tick bite may cause fever, fatigue, and other associated symptoms. This is an example of transmission of an infection by a

Answer 1

vector

Question 2

Streptococci and bacilli are classified as what type of microorganisms?

Answer 2

bacteria

Question 3

The process of establishment and growth of a microorganism on or in a host is referred to as

Answer 3

infection

Question 4

List the characteristics for bacteria

Answer 4

*single-celled
*prokaryotes (lack nuclei and *membrane-bound organelles)
*reside in host as a colony
*contains both DNA and RNA