Characteristics of C. jejune
Symptoms of campylobacteriosis
Transmission
Characteristics of E. histolytica
Transmission and Treatment
100
C. jejuni is what kind of microorganism?
Bacteria
100
How long does the incubation period last?
2-5 days
100
What is the main transmitter of C. jejuni in the fecal-oral route of transmission?
feces of animals
100
True or False Most amoebas infect animals
true
100
True or False You cannot become infected with E. histolytica by sexual contact
False
200
What are the oxygen requirements of C. jejuni?
Less oxygen is required than aerobic bacteria (microaerophilic)
200
What are the symptoms of Campylobacteriosis?
bloody diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain
200
What animal plays a role as the mechanical vector during transmission?
house fly
200
What type of microorganism is E. histolytica?
Protozoan
200
What are objects called that are contaminated with the cysts of this microbe?
fomites
300
True or False C. jejuni is the most common cause of bacterial diarrhea and food poisoning in the U.S.?
True
300
What other complications can result from this disease?
Guillian-Barre Syndrome and Meningitis
300
What are the two main ways that infection can spread during vehicle transmission?
food and water
300
What are the two life cycles of E. histolytica?
Cyst and trophozoite
300
Drinking plenty of fluids helps prevent what serious side effect of amebiasis
dehydration
400
At what temperature does C. jejuni grow at? hint- the temperature of birds
42-43 C
400
True or False C. jejuni is the number one cause of GBS
True
400
True or False Humans are usually carriers of Campylobacteriosis
False
400
What is a karyosome?
condensed chromatin in the nucleus
400
How are abscesses treated?
they are surgically removed
500
What part of the bacteria secretes invasive antigens?
flagella
500
How long does the illness period usually last?
1 week
500
When can humans be carriers?
When they are excreting large amounts of feces
500
What does this microbe contain that helps it cause infection in humans and animals?
virulence factors
500
What effect does metroidazole and chloroquine have on E. histolytica?
attacks the trophozoites in the tissues
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