Infections of the skin & Eyes
Epidermal protein which provides protection from abrasions, water damage, and microorganism entry.
Keratin
White blood cells or bacteria found during a lumbar puncture could signify which type of infection?
Meningitis
An infection where pathogens are multiplying in the blood.
Septicemia
An advanced form of pharyngitis associated with red throat lesions and "strawberry tongue."
Scarlett Fever
The most common infection in the world
Dental caries
(cavities)
MRSA's are resistant to derivatives of what antibiotic?
Penicillin
The risus sardonicus is associated with what soil pathogen
Tetanus
(Clostridium tetani)
Swelling associated with acute endocarditis.
Edema
Mucus producing cell in the respiratory system.
Goblet cell
Type of acid that is produced by protective bacteria in the vaginal walls.
Lactic acid
A disease, caused by a fungi which produces an itchy circular rash on the skin.
Ringworm
Bacteria, viruses or fungi contracted by a newborn as it pushes its way out of the birth canal can cause what type of infection?
Neonatal meningitis
Three animals associated with the spread of Lyme disease
White-footed mouse
Deer
Tick
Acute otitis media is caused by bacteria, which can travel from the throat to the middle ear via what structure?
Eustachian Tube
A painless canchre is associated with which stage of syphilis?
Stage 1
The most common causative agent of keratitis
Herpes [simplex] Virus
HRIG, post exposure immunization, debridement, washing wound with soap/detergent are all treatments for
Rabies
Causative agent of the bubonic plague
Yersinia pestis
Blood agar test for Streptococcus pyogenes.
Beta Hemolytic Test
Causative agent of most stomach ulcers.
Helicobacter pylori
White spots at the back of the mouth associated with a measles infection.
Koplik's Spots
In which disease is Acetylcholine release blocked, causing muscle paralysis (typically in the facial region)
Botulism
(Clostridium botulinum)
Treatment for Malaria
Quinine & Artemisinin
Influenza viruses can sometimes have abrupt, major changes in their genetic material by "swapping" with other species.
This process is called....
Antigenic Shift
A bacterium that is highly motile and has a "comma shape" would most likely be...
Cholera
(Vibrio cholerae)