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Chapter 19

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What features of the respiratory system protects us from infection? Nasal hairs, Cilia, Mucus, Macrophages
Which antibody is concentrated in the respiratory tract? IgA
Normal biota of the upper respiratory tract include _______. Streptococcus pyogenes, Stretococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, alpha - hemolytic streptococci
Normal biota lower respiratory ttract include _____. Corynebacterium, Candida albicans, Haemophilus influenzae, Staphylococcus aureus
The most common type of virus leading to rhinitis is _________. rhinovirus
Cold viruses are transmitted by ________. droplet contact and indirect contact
Infection travels to the middle ear by way of the __________. eustachian (auditory) tubes
The most common causative agent of otitis media is ___________. Streptococcus Pneumoniae
The bright red rash and fever of scarlet fever are due to _________. erythrogenic toxin
Rheumatic fever is caused by __________. an immunological cross - reaction in which anti - streptococcal antibodies target the heart
Untreated streptococcal pharyngitis can lead to all except ______. Pertussis
Pertussis has all characteristics except _______. the catarrhal stage has persistent, hacking cough with "whoops"
The causative organism of whooping cough is __________. Bordetella pertussis
Respiratory syncytial virus _________. - causes serious disease in infants 6 months old or younger - is highly contagious - is transmitted through droplet contact and fomite contamination - is prevented by passive antibody preparation or vaccination on age
Which disease involves transmission by aerosolized water from whirlpool spas, air conditioners, cooling towers, and supermarket vegetable miters? Legionellosis
Characteristics of Histoplasma capsulatum include _______. it grows in moist soil; rich in nitrogen from bird and bat droppings
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