Blue terms
Major groups of microorganisms
Viral Hepatitis
Herpes Virus
Bacterial Diseases
100
The study of microorganisms
What is Microbiology
100
Spherical (cocci),Rod (bacilli), and Spiral (spirochetes)
What is the primary shape of Bacteria
100
Can infect anyone, "fecal-Oral", least serious, and has a vaccine
What is Hepatitis A
100
Viral infection that causes recurrent sores on lips (fever blisters or cold sores)
What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1
100
Caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. HIV and tuberculosis often occur together.
What is Tuberculosis
200
Non-disease producing microorganisms
What is Nonpathogenic
200
Chlorophyll, as well as pigments that cause them to appear yellow-green, brown, or red
What does algae contain
200
Prolong illness, Blood borne, other body fluids, may be a carrier, and has an immunization
What is Hepatitis B
200
Also known as genital herpes, most common sexually transmitted disease, initial symptoms include tingling, itching and a burning sensation during uriation
What is Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2
200
Legionella pneumophila is responsible for Pontiac fever and Legionnaires disease. Transmitted through aerosolization and aspiration of contaminated water.
What is Legionnaires' Disease
300
The most resistant form of life known.
What is Spore
300
Single-celled microscopic animals without rigid cell walls
What is Protozoa
300
High risk lifestyle (drug users), Carrier rate is higher than Hep B, No vaccine or cure, and Percutaneous
What is Hepatitis C
300
Causes both Varicella (chicken pox) and Herpes zoster (shingles). Highly contagious, and transmission through skin lesions or droplet infection
What is Herpes Zoster Virus (herpes virus type 3)
300
Also known as Lockjaw, is an extremely dangerous and often fatal disease that is caused by a spore morning bacillus found in oil, dust, or animal or human feces. Introduced into the body through a break in the skin or wound.
What is Tetanus
400
Variety of bacteria that require oxygen to grow
What is Aerobes
400
Plants such as mushrooms,yeasts,and molds that lack chlorophyll
What is Fungi
400
Have to have Hep B, Cannot replicate without Hep B, Can be eliminated if your vaccine for Hep B
What is Hepatitis D
400
Rarely causes disease unless other factors such as compromised immune system are present. Can infect fetus during pregnancy.Route of transmission unknown
What is Cytomegalovirus ( herpes virus type 5)
400
An STD caused by Treponema pallidum spirochetes. 3 stages the last usually being fatal
What is Syphilis
500
Cable of causing serious disease
What is Virulent
500
Ultramicroscopic infectious agents that contain DNA and RNA
What is Viruses
500
"Fecal-oral", Contaminated food and water, and is frequantly seen in developing countries
What is Hepatitis E
500
Responsible for infections such as mononucleosis, nasopharyngeal cancer, lymphoma, and oral hairy leukoplakia. Present in saliva and is transmitted by kissing.
What is Epstein Barr Virus (herpes virus type 4)
500
Type of staph infection that is resistant to several common antibiotics. Infections occur on the surface of the skin or may go into the soft tissue and form a boil or abscess
What is methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
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