Microbiology QS Flashcards

1
Q

Appropriate clinical specimen to take on child for cariogenic organisms?

A

General salivary swab / tooth surface swab

  • young child not cooperative
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2
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What methods can be used to isolate bacteria?

A

Next generation sequencing

Microbiome analysis of 16s rDNA ribosomes

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3
Q

What specimen may be taken for someone with gingivitis / periodontitis?

A

Subgingival plaque biofilm

  • paper point from gingival crevice at site of inflammation
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4
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What methods can be used to cultivate specimen from gingival crevice?

A

NGS

PCR

Selective agar followed by sensitivity testing

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5
Q

What MOs are associated with denture stomatitis?

A

Candida albicans

Candida glabrata

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6
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What sample can be taken from someone with denture stomatitis?

A

Oral rinse / oral swab

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7
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What would be the reasoning to test the culture of denture stomatitis?

A

Candida glabrata is resistant to azole antifungals, so they would not work

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