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Micro Week 9 Quiz
Nightingale Microbiology, Week 9 Quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Langerhans cells, which play a role in defense against microbes, are located in the: | Dermis |
| Which of the following organisms is the causative agent of skin infections and toxic shock syndrome? | Staphylococcus aureus |
| The organism often called “flesh-eating bacteria” is | Streptococcus pyogenes |
| Warts are commonly caused by the | Human papillomavirus |
| Diaper rash in infants is commonly caused by | Candida abicans |
| Tines capitals is a fungal infection of the | Scalp |
| The most important fungi that cause disease of the skin, hair, and nails are called | Dermatophytes |
| It is often difficult for antibiotics to effectively reach the infection site of osteomyelitis primarily because of | Destruction of the local blood supply |
| “Athlete’s foot” is referred to as | Tines pedis |
| The papillary layer of the skin is part of the | Dermis |