Ch 14 - Actinobacteria

Question 1

A number of species in the genus ___________________ are distinctive because of a characteristic “dust bunny” appearance sometimes mistaken for fungi.​

Answer 1

Actinomyces

Question 2

Individuals infected with Corynebacterium diphtheriae may have a “bull neck” appearance due to the pronounced inflammation of the _____________________.

Answer 2

lymph nodes

Question 3

Infants in the U.S. are given a _______________ vaccine which contains the tetanus toxoid, diphtheria toxoid, and pertussis vaccine (Tdap).​

Answer 3

trivalent

Question 4

Individuals with _____________ tuberculosis have so signs or symptoms of the disease and are not contagious

Answer 4

Latent

Question 5

Leprosy which is caused by Mycobacterium leprae and affects the skin and peripheral nervous system is also known as ___________________ disease who first described it.​

Answer 5

Hansen’s​

Question 6

Destruction of facial cartilage and flattening of features resulting in a lion-like appearance is a sign of which disease?​

Answer 6

Leprosy

Question 7

Which of the following diseases has developed both a drug-resistant and an extensively drug resistant form that requires long-term and expensive antibiotic therapy?

Answer 7

Tuberculosis

Question 8

Which species of bacteria has been used to develop a variety of antibiotics, anti-fungals, and anti-parasitics?​

Answer 8

​Streptomyces

Question 9

In which disease does a thick, gray, bacterial pseudomembrane develop shortly after infection and covers the structures of the respiratory tract, making breathing difficult?​

Answer 9

Diphtheria

Question 10

Which of the following is injected in the epidermis to detect tuberculosis disease or exposure to it?

Answer 10

​Purified protein derivative

Question 11

A slow-growing bacterial or fungal infection involving the subcutaneous tissues most commonly of the foot or leg.

Answer 11

​Mycetoma

Question 12

The acquired ability of bacteria or other pathogens to change or mutate so that drugs such as antibiotics are no longer effective against them.

Answer 12

​Drug resistance

Question 13

Type of organism which has a symbiotic relationship in which it does not benefit or considerably harm the host.

Answer 13

​Commensal

Question 14

Open sore or lesion which creates a depression in the skin or an organ.

Answer 14

Ulcer

Question 15

Any adrenal-cortex steroid used as pharmaceutical treatment for inflammation.

Answer 15

Corticosteroid

Question 16

Pertains to fluid emitted, oozed, or leaked by organism typically through pores, wounds, or other anatomical structures.

Answer 16

​Exudative

Question 17

A small nodular lesion in tissues or the lungs as seen in tuberculosis infections; a rounded protuberance on a bone.

Answer 17

Tubercle

Question 18

Condition of death of cells, tissues, or organs due to infection, injury, or lack of blood supply.

Answer 18

​Necrosis

Question 19

The combined organs and tissues of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, includes the lips, mouth, and oropharyngeal structures.

Answer 19

​Aerodigestive tract

Question 20

Organic compounds which give the characteristic smell of wet soil or “earthy” flavor of some foods.

Answer 20

Geosmins

Question 21

Nocardiosis is an opportunistic infection that only affects immunocompromised individuals

T/f

Answer 21

False