Micro March 9th Flashcards

1
Q

Ixodes tick transmits what 3 organisms?

A

Burrelia Burgdorferi
Babesia microti
Anaplasma phagocytopilum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Presents similar to rocky mountain spotted fever but without the rash and has morulae (berry-like clusters of organism) inside granulocytes

A

Anaplasma phagocytopilum–human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Diphtheria toxin inactivates what?

A

(translation) elogation factor-2 (eEF-2)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Absesses are produced commonly by….

A

Catalase-producing bacteria–e.g. staph aureus

Catalases destroy hydrogen peroxide, the substrate for myeloperoxidase.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Viruses with segmented genomes that allow for genetic reassortment–genetic drift?

A

B-Bunyavirus
O-Orthomyovirus
A-Arenavirus
R-Reovirus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What are the 3 species of dermatophytic fungi?

A

Trichophyton
Epidermophyton
Microsporum

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly