Microbe Mania
Microorganisms are found here
Where is everywhere?
These microbes are pathogenic to humans and arranged by shape and size
What is bacteria?
Smallest and need a electron microscope to see. Not affected by antibiotics.
What are viruses?
This type of infection is caused by pathogens already present in the body.
What is an endogenous infection?
This link in the chain of infection is the place where microorganisms live and grow.
What is reservoir?
Prefer this type of environment
What is warm, dark and moist environment?
Round, sphere like and occur in pairs typically
Mosquito borne virus that first infects birds but now humans
What is WNV?
This infection occurs when a person with a weakened immune system becomes ill from normal flora.
What is an opportunistic infection?
This is the way a pathogen leaves its reservoir.
What is the portal of exit?
These microorganisms require oxygen to live and grow.
What is aerobic?
Spiral or corkscrew. Example disease-Syphillis
What is Spirilla?
This Blood borne patogen/virus can be prevented with a vaccine
What is HBV?
This infection occurs after treatment in a healthcare facility.
What is a Healthcare Associated Infection?
This final link in the chain of infection is a person who can become infected.
What is the susceptible host?
These microorganisms can live and grow without oxygen.
What is anaerobic?
Rod shaped, contain flagella and may develop spores. Examples: tetanus
What is bacilli?
blood borne pathogen that patients are typically asymptomatic.
What is HCV?
This type of infection is caused by pathogens from outside the body.
What is exogenous?
This link describes how pathogens travel from one person to another.
What is the mode of transmission?
Normal flora help with this in the body by preventing harmful germs from growing and supporting digestion.
What is protecting the body from infection?
When bacteria becomes resistant to multiple antibiotics. Give an example
What is multi resistant or super bugs? What is MRSA?
Viruses are prone to this
What is mutation and changing of genetic information?
Examples: cancer, tumor, congenital disorders
What is endogenous?
Handwashing helps break this link in the chain of infection.
What is mode of transmission?