Exam 22: An Introduction to Microbiology and Human Disease

Which of the following statements are true of bacteria? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Sources of infection for people are,in general,called ____________________.

Bacteria that require oxygen in order to reproduce are called:

Intestinal pathogens are usually spread by the:

Microorganisms that live on or in us for short periods of time and do not cause harm are called ____________________.

An important trigger for some mucosal yeast infections is the use of a(n)____________________ for a previous infection.

Spherical bacteria that grow in clusters are called ____________________.

A disease that people acquire from animals is called a ____________________,and an example is ____________________.

A superficial mycosis is a(n)____________________ infection of the ____________________ or the ____________________.

Aerobic bacteria are those that ____________________ to reproduce.

A hospital patient whose urinary bladder infection is caused by the person's own colon flora is said to have an infection that is:

A nosocomial infection is one that is acquired:

The presence of bacteria in the blood is called ____________________.

A systemic mycosis might involve each of these except the:

Rod-shaped bacteria are called ____________________.

Bacteria that can reproduce in the presence or absence of oxygen are called:

A(n)____________________ antibiotic is considered effective against many kinds of bacteria.

An infection such as a cold,in one area of the body,is called ____________________.

Mucus from the respiratory tract is usually swallowed,and potential pathogens are destroyed by the ____________________ in the ____________________.

An infection in which a person shows no symptoms is called ____________________ or ____________________.