Exam 15: Infections of the Respiratory System

__________ is a gram-negative coccobacillus and a common cause of bronchiolitis in children,bronchitis in adults,and occasionally meningitis.

Hantaviruses,which can cause disease in humans,are carried by __________.

Scarlet fever is caused by

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-__________ bacterium.

The bacterium Mycoplasma pneumonia is unique in that it lacks a(an)____________________.

Parrot fever is caused by __________.

The TB skin test is also known as the _______________ test.

Legionella pneumophila is a gram-negative bacillus that causes disease occurring in two distinct forms: __________ and __________.

The "strawberry tongue" symptom is often associated with

Which of the following cannot be and should not be treated with antibiotics?

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Pontiac fever

The most virulent pathogen of the human flu virus is type

SARS is a respiratory illness caused by

Which of the following geographic areas contains reservoirs for Coccidioides immitis?

Which of the following organisms is commonly found in the normal flora of the upper respiratory system?

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Q fever

Tuberculosis is transmitted primarily through

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Diphtheria

Anthrax is caused by

Match the description below with the correct item from this list. -Strep throat