Microbe Quiz

Question 1

Name for the common cold. It’s a naked virus”

Answer 1

Rhinovirus

Question 2

Enveloped virus, also called Herpesvirus 4 or Mono. Spreads very easily by kissing or other bodily fluids. Causes extreme sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, swollen spleen.

Answer 2

Epstein-Barr virus

Question 3

Also called strep throat. Encapsulated, gram positive bacteria (cocci).

Answer 3

Streptococcus pyogenes (noninvasive)

Question 4

Also called Scarlet Fever. Produces an exotoxin and has a capsule. Gram positive bacteria. Causes very sore throat and red skin rash.

Answer 4

Streptococcus pyogenes (invasive)

Question 5

Gram positive bacteria that is sphere shaped; encapsulated. Some healthy people carry this bacteria on their skin naturally. Others may become infected.

Answer 5

Staphylococcus aureus

Question 6

This gram positive bacteria is resistant to nearly all antibiotics and is becoming resistant to vancomycin. It causes a skin infection that can cause abscesses.

Answer 6

Staphylococcus aureus MRSA

Question 7

Gram positive bacteria that can grow as low as 0 degrees and causes symptoms after ingestion of contaminated food. Pregnant women are 10 times more likely to get this bacteria and should not eat soft cheeses.

Answer 7

Listeria monocytogenes

Question 8

Gram negative, spiral shaped bacteria that can live in the digestive system for a long time. It causes ulcers and burning pain in the belly. Treatment usually includes antibiotics and an acid reducer.

Answer 8

Helicobacter pylori

Question 9

Gram negative spirochete that is spread through the urine of infected animals in water or soil.

Answer 9

Leptospira interrogans

Question 10

Enveloped virus that is transmitted through broken skin or mucous membranes. Symptoms are delayed and the incubation period can last months after exposed. The acute period is almost always fatal, but post exposure prophylaxis (immune globulin) may relieve symptoms.

Answer 10

Rabies virus

Question 11

Enveloped virus that is spread by droplet transmission. Causes fever, chills, sore throat, etc. Antiviral medication may be given. There is a vaccine.

Answer 11

Influenza virus

Question 12

Naked virus that is spread by direct contact or eating/drinking contaminated food. Spreads very quickly and is typically seen during November to April.

Answer 12

Norwalk virus

Question 13

Also known as Measles. Enveloped virus transmitted by droplet. High fever, cough, runny nose, rash. Very dangerous and highly contagious. Vaccine available.

Answer 13

Rubeola virus

Question 14

Also called German measles. Enveloped virus that is spread by droplet. Very rare. Fever, sore throat, rash–can cause miscarriage.

Answer 14

Rubella virus

Question 15

Enveloped virus spread by respiratory droplets. Causes puffy cheeks, swollen jaw, fever, headache. Vaccine.

Answer 15

Mumps virus

Question 16

Smallpox. Enveloped virus that is highly contagious. Eradicated in 1980.

Answer 16

Variola virus

Question 17

Enveloped virus transmitted by saliva, urine, breast milk. Very common–most adults have been infected.

Answer 17

Cytomegalo virus (CMV)

Question 18

Enveloped virus spread by droplets. Sever cases cause pneumonia. Extremely common among children under 4 years old.

Answer 18

Respiratory Syncytial virus (RSV)