Bacteriology Flashcards
Bacteriology
Study of Bacteria
Bacteria that is harmless or even beneficial
Nonpathogenic
Pathogenic bacteria is not responsible for what
Causing infection
A communicable disease refers to a disease that is
Spread from one person to another
Rod shaped bacteria cells are known as
Bacilli
What bacteria, when viewed through a microscope, would appear to be spiraled, coiled, cork-screw shaped bacteria cells
Spirilla
Pus-forming bacteria cells that form grape like bunches or clusters and are present in abscesses are called
Staphylococci
Bacteria cells that grow in pairs and are the cause of certain infections such as pneumonia are known as
Diplococci
During which stage of growth does bacteria reproduce and grow rapidly
Active stage
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes the immune system to
Break down
Organisms that live on or obtain there nutrients from another organism are known as
External parasites
Disease causing bacteria or viruses that are carried through the blood or body fluids are known as
Fungi
Which of the following actions would be considered a universal precaution
Disinfecting salon equipment
Which of the following occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and there toxins to all parts of the body
General infection
What type of immunity is provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through his or her immune system
Passive immunity
