This pioneer is known as the "Father of Microbiology"
Who is Louis Pasteur
100
This bacteria represent the most resistant form of life known.
What are spores
100
This microoganism cannot be destroyed by antibiotic drugs
What is a virus
200
Bacteria that grow in the absence of oxygen and are destroyed by oxygen
What is Anaerobes
200
This pioneer discovered that bacteria existed in heat-stable and heat-sensitive forms.
Who is John Tyndall
200
This bacteria is defined as small proteinaceous infectious particles and are known to cause Alzheimer's disease.
What are prions
200
These 3 viruses are of concern for dental personnel because dental treatment brings them into contact with blood and salvia.
What is Hepatitis B, HIV, and Herpes
300
Disease-producing microoganisms.
What is Pathogens
300
This German physician deeloped a two-part dish (Petri dish) that was used for growing bacteria and a technique used for isolating pure colonies of bacteria.
Who is Robert Koch
300
Most bacteria can be classified by their shape. Name three (3) bacterial shapes discussed in chapter 18.
What is (1) spherical (2) rod and (3) spiral
300
The OSHA BBP requires that an employer offer vaccination against this viral disease within 10 days of employment at no cost to the employee.
What is Hepatitis B.
400
Pertaining to microorganisms that do NOT produce disease
What is Nonpathogenic
400
This French chemist prepared the first caccine for the fatal animal disease known as rabies.
Who is Louis Pasteur
400
Some types of bacteria form a ________ that serves as a protective layer that covers the cell wall.
What is a capsule
400
This blood borne viral disease which breaks down the body's immune system is spread after infected blood enters the bloodstream through an open cut or through splashes into a mucous membrane.
What is HIV
500
A yeast commonly found in the oral cavity, gastrointestinal tract, and female genital tract, and sometimes in the skin.
What is Candida
500
This English surgeon recognized that airborne microoganisms were responsible for postsurgical infections.
Who is Joseph Lister
500
Prion diseases in humans are rare; all affect the _______ and can be dormant for years.
What is the brain
500
Since no preventive vaccine is available to protect against this virus, the patient may be asked to reschedule his or her appointment if this virus is present.