Disease Causing Microbes
Zika fever
What is the importance of vaccination for the community?
The more people who are vaccinated, the less people who can continue to spread the disease within the community.
What is the autoclave best used on?
Lab glassware
What do beta lactum antibiotics target? What is an example
Cell wall synthesis, Penicillin
What is a common symptom of bacterial gastroenteritis?
Diarrhea, nausea, vommiting
Clostridium tetani causes which disease?
Tetanus
What is a historical event that caused vaccine hesitancy?
Wakefield study
What does aseptic technique mean?
A set of procedures designed to prevent contamination from microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses, in healthcare and lab settings.
Why are beta-lactams generally more selective for bacterial infections and cause fewer side effects in humans.
Due to the lack of the peptidoglycan layer in human cells that is present in bacteria.
What is bacterial gastroenteritis commonly called?
Food poisoning
Bacillus anthracis causes which disease?
Anthrax
What is antigenic drift?
Minor changes in a virus due to mistakes made by the RNA polymerase.
Where is the hottest point on the bunsen burner?
Tip of the blue cone in the center.
What works best for C. diff prevention?
Hand washing, and hand hygiene
What pathogens cause viral gastroenteritis?
Norovirus and Rotavirus
Giardia lamblia causes which disease?
Traveler's diarrhea
What is antigenic shift?
Major changes in viral genome segments. This can be done through co-infections causing the creation of a new virus.
What aspect of a bacteria causes a stain to adhere to a gram-positive bacteria?
The thick peptidoglycan layer traps the crystal violet and iodine complex, staining it purple.
What is the macrolide antibiotics that is known for its ability to inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the 30S ribosomal subunit.
Tetracycline
What form of gastroenteritis is commonly contracted through contaminated drinking water? What is a common pathogen
Parasitic gastroenteritis, giardia lamblia
Entamoeba histolytica causes which disease?
Amoebic dysentery
What does a vaccine do within the individual on a cellular level?
Stimulates the immune system production of antibodies in response to a harmless introduction of an antigen. This is done through the B cells and creation of plasma and memory cells.
What does alpha, beta, and gamma hemolysis mean in blood agar results.
Alpha: Partial hemolysis
Beta: Complete hemolysis
Gamma: No hemolysis
What is the macrolide antibiotics that is known for its ability to inhibit protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Azithromycin
What is the common treatment for someone with a disease caused by Entamoeba histolytica?
Antiparasitic drugs, and supportive care to manage symptoms and prevent dehydration