Aseptic technique & Culture Methods
This term describes an infection that is acquired in a hospital
Nosocomial
This tool is often used to collect aerobic samples from eyes, ears, and nose.
Sterile Swab
_____ unicellular, no true nucleus (bacteria).
_____ true nucleus (molds)
Prokaryotes
Eukaryotes
In dermatophyte testing, collecting hair and skin samples using this technique.
An inanimate object that spreads disease
Fomite
A warm enclosed environment used to grow bacteria
Incubator
When collecting tissue samples for culture, they should be placed in a ......
Sterile Container
Name the 3 different shapes of morphology!
- Coccus
- Bacillus
- Spirochetes
This diagnostic tool uses ultraviolet light to detect the apple-green fluorescence produced by some strains of Microsporum Canis in infected hair.
Wood's Lamp
The period of time between initial infection and appearance of clinical signs
Incubation Period
This urine collection is considered the most sterile and best for bacterial cultures
Cystocentesis
This bacteria requires oxygen in order to grow
Obligate Aerobics
This test helps identify enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide.
Catalase Test
This fungal culture test turns the medium from yellow to red when dermatophytes grow
Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM)
An organism that normally does not cause disease
Opportunistic
This technique spreads bacteria across an agar to separate them into individual colonies
Isolation streaking
____ ____ ____ often contains aerobic bacteria because of the lack of oxygen.
(3 word)
Deep Puncture Wounds
This staining method is used to identify bacteria like Mycobacterium that have waxy cell walls.
Acid-Fast Staining
These small reproductive spores are produced by dermatophytes and are often seen along infected hair shafts.
Arthroconidia
This contagious dermatophyte commonly infects cats and can be transmitted to humans, causing ringworm lesions.
Microsporum Canis
_____ media contains extra nutrients to grow bacteria that are hard to grow.
_____ media allows certain bacteria to grow while preventing other bacteria from growing.
_____ media helps distinguish bacteria based on their biochemical reactions.
Enrichment Media
Selective Media
Differential Media
What type of bacteria can grow with/without oxygen?
Facultative Anaerobes
4 Stages of bacteria growth curve
1. Lag Phase
2. Log Phase
3. Stationary Phase
4. Death Phase
These long branching filament structures from the body of most fungi and can be seen under a microscope in fungal infections.
Hyphae
Veterinary staff should wear gloves and practice proper hand hygiene when handling animals suspected of having this contagious fungal skin disease that can spread to humans.
Dermatophytosis