Question 1

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description.
-TORCH syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification, and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes) 
A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification, and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes)

Question 2

Match the traditional immunohistochemistry technique with the correct characteristic.
-Indirect Immunohistochemistry Protocol _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Labeled monospecific antibody is directly applied to the tissue section. 
B) A wide range of unlabeled primary antibodies is utilized. 
C) Antibody is conjugated with biotin, which amplifies staining. 
D) Labeling techniques include fluorescent compounds or enzymes such as horseradish peroxidase or alkaline phosphatase. 
A) Labeled monospecific antibody is directly applied to the tissue section. 
B) A wide range of unlabeled primary antibodies is utilized. 
C) Antibody is conjugated with biotin, which amplifies staining. 
D) Labeling techniques include fluorescent compounds or enzymes such as horseradish peroxidase or alkaline phosphatase.

Question 3

Parasites can avoid being phagocytized because of

Accepted Answer

A) their ability to migrate away from an inflamed area. 
B) their size. 
C) the presence of a body (cell) wall. 
D) a coating of exterior IgM antibody. 
A) their ability to migrate away from an inflamed area. 
B) their size. 
C) the presence of a body (cell) wall. 
D) a coating of exterior IgM antibody.

Question 4

A zoonosis is any infectious disease that can be

Accepted Answer

A) transmitted (by a vector) from humans to wild and domestic animals. 
B) transmitted (by a vector) from other animals, both wild and domestic, to humans. 
C) transmitted from birds to humans. 
D) transmitted from humans to gorillas. 
A) transmitted (by a vector) from humans to wild and domestic animals. 
B) transmitted (by a vector) from other animals, both wild and domestic, to humans. 
C) transmitted from birds to humans. 
D) transmitted from humans to gorillas.

Question 5

Antibody and cell-mediated responses to an infectious agent become activated in a few ___________ in immunocompetent individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) minutes 
B) hours 
C) days 
D) weeks 
A) minutes 
B) hours 
C) days 
D) weeks

Question 6

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description.
-Rubella

Accepted Answer

A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification, and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes) 
A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification, and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes)

Question 7

Match the microorganism with the appropriate procedural method (use an answer only once).
  
-Histoplasmosis

Accepted Answer

A) Latex particle agglutination 
B) ImmunoCAP system 
C) Fungus media nucleic acid probe 
A) Latex particle agglutination 
B) ImmunoCAP system 
C) Fungus media nucleic acid probe

Question 8

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description.
-Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Accepted Answer

A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification, and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes) 
A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus, intracranial calcification, and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes)

Question 9

Members of human herpesviruses include:

Accepted Answer

A) cytomegalovirus (CMV). 
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). 
C) varicella-zoster virus (VZV). 
D) All of the above. 
A) cytomegalovirus (CMV). 
B) Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). 
C) varicella-zoster virus (VZV). 
D) All of the above.

Question 10

Fungal infections are increasing worldwide because of

Accepted Answer

A) an aging population. 
B) use of immunosuppressive drugs. 
C) development of diseases that produce an immunocompromised state. 
D) Both B and C. 
A) an aging population. 
B) use of immunosuppressive drugs. 
C) development of diseases that produce an immunocompromised state. 
D) Both B and C.

Question 11

For an infectious disease actually to develop in a host, a microorganism must

Accepted Answer

A) penetrate the skin or mucous membrane barrier (first line of defense). 
B) survive natural body defense mechanisms. 
C) survive adaptive body defense mechanisms. 
D) All of the above. 
A) penetrate the skin or mucous membrane barrier (first line of defense). 
B) survive natural body defense mechanisms. 
C) survive adaptive body defense mechanisms. 
D) All of the above.

Exam 15: Infectious Diseases: Traditional and Alternate Diagnostic Techniques

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description. -TORCH syndrome

Match the traditional immunohistochemistry technique with the correct characteristic. -Indirect Immunohistochemistry Protocol _____.

Parasites can avoid being phagocytized because of

A zoonosis is any infectious disease that can be

Antibody and cell-mediated responses to an infectious agent become activated in a few ___________ in immunocompetent individuals.

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description. -Rubella

Match the microorganism with the appropriate procedural method (use an answer only once). -Histoplasmosis

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description. -Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Members of human herpesviruses include:

Fungal infections are increasing worldwide because of

For an infectious disease actually to develop in a host, a microorganism must

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