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Microbiology
Question | Answer |
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Herpes simplex virus type 1 primarily causes lesions where? | On the mouth |
Herpes simplex virus type 2 primarily causes lesions where? | In the genital region |
What is the term for disease-producing microorganisms? | Pathogenic |
What type of bacteria require oxygen to grow? | Aerobes |
What type of organisms can grow in the presents or absence of oxygen? | Facultative anaerobes |
What is the most resistant form of bacterial life? | Spores |
Who is refered to as the "Father of Microbiology"? | Louis Pateur |
Most viral diseases can unfortunately only be treated how? | Symptomatically |
Which type of Hepatitis cannot replicate itself without the presence of Hepatitis B? | Hepatitis D |
Which virus causes infectious mononucleosis? | Epstein-Barr |
What tissues are effected by the West Nile virus? | Nervous system |
What disease is also known as "lock jaw"? | Tetanus |
What is another term for a global disease outbreak? | Pandemic |
What microorganism is used as the benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant? | Tuberculosis |
What is the leading cause of death from infectious disease worldwide? | Tuberculosis |
What is a hidden virus during the latent period refered to as? | Provirus |