Bacteriology
The process that separates bacteria in "positive" and negative" groups based on cell wall composition.
The gram stain
The threads that make up the mycelium of a fungus
hyphae
I am a ringed parasite that is contracted thru the bite of an Ixodus tick
Babesia
The varicella-zoster virus that causes skin outbreaks in children
Chicken pox
In 1976, this filovirus member was discovered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola
I produce a neurotoxin called Botox, that is used for cosmetic purposes
clostridium botulinum
I am said to be the first microorganism to domesticated by humans due to my association with beer and bread
Saachromyces
This blood parasite is primarily found in Africa, transmitted by the tsetse fly, and causes African sleeping sickness.
Trypanosoma brucei
This Virus was named after Yvonne Barr and Anthony Epstein.
Epstein-Barr Virus
In 1962, I was the first drug resistant bacteria discovered after the introduction of methicillin
MRSA
This bacterium is known to survive refrigeration temps and is associated with foodborne illness. It is especially dangerous for pregnant women
Listeria
This dimorphic fungus causes gilchrist's disease. It is slow growing. At 25C, it will grow cottony white colonies with aerial mycelium that turn brown with age and a tan reverse. Microscopically, this fungus is described as having a“lollipop” appearance.
Blastomyces dermatitidis
This protozoa has is free living in the environment and are spread by contaminated food and water. They exhibit a "falling leaf" motility, have a teardrop shape, and cause "beaver fever"
Giardia
A prion is the responsible agent for causing this disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob diesease
In 1882, M. tuberculosis was discovered by this Doctor by modifying the staining process
This fastidious gram negative coccobacilli can cause endocarditis. It is nonhemolytic, does not grow on mac, indole negative, and not dependent on x factor to grow. Also, this organism is a member of the HACEK group
AGGREGATIBACTER
This hyaline fungus is a very common cause of respiratory illness. This rapid growing fungus mature in 3 days at 45C. Colonies will be green and velvety or powdery. Microscopically, you will see short and smooth conidiophores uniseriate phialides that are close together and form on the upper 2/3 of the vesicle.
Aspergillus fumigatus
This nematode deposits eggs in the mucosa of the small intestine. Commonly found in warm, moist soil of the tropics. Females are free living Eggs are partially embryonated, oval, and 50-70 microns in length. the larvae measure 180-380 microns.
Strongyloides
This pneumoviridae Virus is enveloped and has single stranded RNA. It is transmitted through droplets or direct contact with infected persons. Infections typically peak from december through february.This virus causes sever acute lower respiratory illnesses in children and infants.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
In 1983, Luc Montagnier discovered this viral infection by culturing a lymph node biopsy
HIV
This gram negative rod with bipolar staining is slow growing with smooth creamy white colonies after 48hr incubation. It is indole neg, oxidase pos, grows on mac, and motility pos. Also, this organism is a biothreat organism
Burkholderia pseudomallei
This lid lifter is the most common agent of mucurmycosis. It is a rapid grower that matures in 4 days at 37C. Colonies have dense growth that is cotton candy-like. Colonies are white at first with a white to pale grey or brown reverse. Microscopically, they have few or no septa, numerus stolons, and terminal rhizoids
Rhizopus
I am a free living protist found in freshwater. I can cause a fatal and rare form of Meningoencephalitis
Naegleria fowleri
This tropical disease is transmitted by the aedes mosquito and has the name "breakbone fever". It has also been referred to as "water poison".
Dengue Fever
IN 1928, Alexander Fleming accidently discovered this antimicrobial agent.
penicillin