Exam 16: Infections of the Gastrointestinal System

The term "stomach flu" really refers to __________.

Microbial life on teeth was first observed by

Cholera is a serious gastrointestinal illness caused by bacteria of the genus

There are __________ known forms of gastroenteritis caused by Escherichia coli.

A microbial biofilm that can form on the enamel surface of teeth and often causes tooth decay and/or periodontal problems is referred to as __________.

__________ are the most common causes of infectious diarrhea in infants and children worldwide.

The most common nematode infection of humans worldwide is _________________.

"Rice water stool" is a characteristic symptom of the disease __________.

The most common cause of infectious diarrhea in infants and children is

Many peptic ulcers are due to

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

A periodontal disease that is restricted to the gums is an inflammation called __________.

Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic diarrheal disease caused by Cryptosporidium,which is a(n)__________.

Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium

All of the following are components of the gastrointestinal tract except the

Bacillary dysentery is also called

Which of the following organisms produces aflatoxin,a carcinogenic substance?

Botulism is a disease caused by the production of a potent neurotoxin by bacteria of the genus

__________ is the largest protozoan parasite of humans.

Trichinosis is an infection caused by ingestion of a