Exam 47: Microbiology and Disease

A(n) ________ infestation can cause anal itching, as well as nighttime restlessness due to anal itching.

Bacterial species that retain the purple dye even after the decolorizer is added and appear blue or violet are referred to as ________ ________ bacteria.

Bacteria that grow best in the absence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

Examples of opportunistic infections are pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis carinii and oral ________, which is caused by Candida (a fungus found commonly in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina).

The fifth most common cause of death worldwide from infectious disease is ________.

Acid-fast stain is a ____.

Which of the following is a guideline for the preparation and transportation of a specimen to an outside laboratory for pathologic study?

A pathogen that is made of protein, is very small, and has no nucleic acid is a(n) ________.

Bacteria that grow best in the presence of oxygen are referred to as ________.

In which of the following is a specimen spread thinly and unevenly across a slide?

The determination of the type of pathogen on a culture plate is referred to as a(n) ________ analysis of the specimen.

Organisms that can grow in either an aerobic or an anaerobic environment are said to be ________.

An example of a subcellular microorganism is a ___.

Streptococci are configured in ____.

Three-year-old Tyler's parents report that he has had a runny nose and a mild cough for the last several days. They brought him to the clinic because the coughing has become "terrible" during the past 24 hours. While getting the history from the parents, you notice a "whoop" sound as Tyler inhales after a severe coughing spell. Which of the following diseases is the most probable cause of Tyler's cough?

Determination of the type of pathogen is called ____.

Which of the following reproduce by budding?

A(n) ________ ________ stain is used to identify bacteria that have a waxy cell wall, such as the bacterium that causes tuberculosis.

Which of the following specimens would you expect the physician to order if he or she suspects a patient has tuberculosis?

Which classification of microorganisms contains protozoans, fungi, and parasites?