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Microbiology
Microbiology -Chapter 15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| structures of the lower respiratory system include: | lungs, bronchi, and trachea |
| scarlet fever is caused by: | Streptococcus pyogenes |
| organism commonly found in the normal flora of the upper respiratory system: | Staphylococcus aureus |
| whooping cough is caused by: | Bordetella pertussis |
| Illness that cannot be and should be treated with antibiotics: | common cold |
| tuberculosis cannot be transmitted by: | fomites |
| the most virulent pathogen of the human flu virus is type: | A |
| SARS is a respiratory illness caused by: | coronavirus |
| geographic area that contains reservoirs for Coccidioides immitis: | Arizona |
| the formation of a "fungus ball" within preexisting cavities is a common development in" | pulmonary aspergillosis |
| Streptococcus pneumoniae is a: | gram positive bacterium |
| rheumatic fever is a rare complication of: | Group A streptococcus |
| parrot fever is caused by: | Chlamydia psittaci |
| legionellosis affects mainly the: | respiratory system |
| Hantaviruses, which can cause disease in humans, are carried by: | rodents |
| Describe the different types of respiratory infections caused by streptococcal species. | Strep throat—caused by group A streptococcus. Sneezing, coughing, fever, sore throat. Scarlet fever—caused by group A streptococcus. Fever, sore throat, rash on chest, neck, groin, and thighs. Pneumonia—caused by S. pneumoniae (alpha-hemolytic diplococ |
| Discuss the reemergence of tuberculosis and MDR-TB. | Reemergence of TB beginning in mid-1980s is a result of: the HIV/AIDS epidemic, high immigration rates of people from countries with high TB rates, failure of patients to follow prescribed treatment regimen, increase in aging population. With misuse of an |
| Name the two distinct forms of legionellosis. | Pontiac fever—a relatively mild respiratory infection. Legionnaire’s disease—a serious, potentially fatal form of pneumonia. |
| Discuss the organisms that enter the human body via the respiratory tract and that can be a potential bioterrorism threat. | Anthrax—caused by Bacillus anthracis. A zoonotic disease that can be manifested as cutaneous, gastrointestinal, or respiratory infection. Respiratory anthrax in the most dangerous form and has the highest mortality rate. Q-fever—caused by Coxiella burnet |
| Describe the most common fungal respiratory infections. | Histoplasmosis—caused by Histoplasma capsulatum. Manifests as an acute respiratory infection. Coccidioidomycosis—caused by Coccidioides immitis. Manifests as cough, chest pain, fever, chills, night sweats, loss of appetite, weight loss, wheezing, change |
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