Microbiology and Infection Control Flashcard

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What is a characteristic of staphylococci?

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They occur in clusters and cause infections.

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What do many bacilli contain that aids in movement?

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Flagella

Front

Rickettsiae are carried by which of the following? Birds, Fleas, lice, ticks, and mites, Fish, Reptiles

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Fleas, lice, ticks, and mites

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus? Tuberculosis, Malaria, Covid-19, Ringworm

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Covid-19

Front

Monkeypox is affected by what type of virus?

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Hantavirus

Front

H5N1 causes which type of disease?

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Avian or bird flu

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What is an example of a portal of exit in the chain of infection?

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Handwashing

Front

What is an example of a reservoir in the chain of infection?

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Disinfection/Sterilization

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What does chemical disinfection destroy?

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Pathogenic organisms

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What is a characteristic of the "ideal" microorganism for bioterrorism?

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Resistance to treatment