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Microbiology
CH 23 Review Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The highly specialized structure that protects the fetus from microorganisms is the | Placenta |
| Congenital CMV infections are caused by | Cytomegalovirus |
| The most common virus transmitted during pregnancy is | Cytomegalovirus |
| A fetus infected with rubella virus produces which of the following antibodies that can then be detected in the umbilical cord | IgM |
| The type of antibody that can cross the placenta is | IgG |
| Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is most common in | Infants |
| Infectious mononucleosis most often occurs in | Young adults |
| Almost half of all the STIs diagnosed in the US are among | Young adults |
| Infectious diseases in the adult population are responsible for about one third of all deaths in individuals over the age of | 65 years |
| All the following infections may recur during pregnancy except | Streptococcal infections |