Medical Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the significance if discovering a pathogen in a sterile site of the body rather than a non-sterile part?
A
Pathogens are not supposed to be found in sterile sites, therefore the pathogen must be taken more seriously.
2
Q
List some sterile and non-sterile parts of the body
A
Sterile - blood/CSF/lung
Non-sterile - skin/urethra/gut
3
Q
Why is parasite culturing not usually possible?
A
They have a complex lifestyle which is hard to imitate in lab conditions.
