Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Microbiology 2 > Ch.13 Interactive glossary > Flashcards

Ch.13 Interactive glossary Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

A bacterial disease of the blood caused by toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus; characterized by shock and circulatory collapse.

A

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

A bacterial disease of the skin and blood due to Actinobacillus muris (in the U.S.) and transmitted by a rat bite; also called sodoku.

A

Rat-bite fever

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A bacterial disease transmitted by animal bites, caused by Pasteurella multocida; characterized by abscess formation at the bite site.

A

Pasteurellosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

A bacterial disease transmitted by contact and caused by Mycobacterium leprae; characterized by destruction of the skin tissues and the peripheral nerves, leading to local anesthesia; also called Hansen disease.

A

Leprosy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

A bacterial infection of the urogenital tract, which often causes urethritis or cystitis.

A

Urinary tract infection (UTI)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A boil caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

A

Furuncle

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

A circular, purplish hard ulcer with a raised margin that occurs during primary syphilis.

A

Chancre

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

A circumscribed pus-filled lesion characteristic of staphylococcal skin disease.

A

Abscess

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A colloquial name for Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

A

Gonococcus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A common name for actinomycosis in the jaw, characterized by hard nodules in the tissue.

A

Lumpy jaw

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

A condition of the wall of the small intestine, characterized by membranous lesions; believed to be caused by Clostridium difficile.

A

Pseudomembranous colitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

A contact disease of the eye caused by Chlamydia trachomatis; characterized by tiny, pale nodules on the conjunctiva, and possibly leading to blindness.

A

Trachoma

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

A disease caused by organisms commonly found within the body.

A

Endogenous disease

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

A disease of the conjunctiva of the eye usually caused by bacteria or viruses and accompanied by red, swollen eyes; also called conjunctivitis.

A

Pinkeye

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

A disease of the pelvic organs; often a complication of a sexually transmitted disease.

A

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A disease usually transmitted through sexual intercourse.

A

Sexually-transmitted disease (STD)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

A fungus-like bacterial disease caused by Actinomyces israelii, characterized by draining sinuses of the face and other organs.

A

Actinomycosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

A general term for a condition in which an individual without gonorrhea has a demonstrated inflammation of the urethra.

A

Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

A general term for disease of the conjunctiva, the thin mucous membrane that covers the cornea and forms the inner eyelid; also called pinkeye.

A

Conjunctivitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

A general term for infection of the vagina.

A

Vaginitis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

A mild syphilis-like disease occurring in remote parts of the world, caused by a species of Treponema.

A

Yaws

22
Q

A raised pus-filled lesion.

A

Boil

23
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of multiple organs, caused by Treponema pallidum and occurring in three stages, characterized by extensive skin lesions, multiple organ involvements, and complications of the nervous and cardiovascular system.

A

Syphilis

24
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of the external genital organs caused by Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, characterized by bleeding ulcers and swollen lymph nodes.

A

Granuloma inguinale

25
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of the external genital organs caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, characterized by soft, spreading chancres and swollen lymph nodes; also called soft chancre.

A

Chancroid

26
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of the external genital organs, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and characterized by swollen lymph nodes.

A

Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)

27
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of the urethra and reproductive organs caused by Chlamydia trachomatis; accompanied by urinary tract symptoms and possible pelvic inflammatory disease, leading to sterility.

A

Chlamydial urethritis (“Chlamydia”)

28
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of the urethra and reproductive organs caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae; accompanied by urinary tract symptoms and possible pelvic inflammatory disease, leading to sterility.

A

Gonorrhea

29
Q

A sexually transmitted bacterial disease of the urinary and genital organs caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum, characterized by urinary tract symptoms.

A

Ureaplasmal urethritis

30
Q

A sexually transmitted disease caused by Mycoplasma hominis and characterized by urinary tract discomfort.

A

Mycoplasmal urethritis

31
Q

A skin test used in the screening and diagnosis of leprosy.

A

Lepromin test

32
Q

A soft, granular lesion that forms in the cardiovascular and/or nervous systems during tertiary syphilis.

A

Gumma

33
Q

A strain of S. aureus displaying resistance to methicillin and a many other available antibiotics.

A

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

34
Q

A tumor-like growth on the skin associated with leprosy.

A

Leproma

35
Q

An enlarged abscess formed from the union of several smaller abscesses.

A

Carbuncle

36
Q

An infection contracted as a result of hospitalization.

A

Nosocomial infection

37
Q

An infection of the eye tissues caused by Chlamydia trachomatis; may occur in newborns from exposure to chlamydiae during birth.

A

Chlamydial ophthalmia

38
Q

An infectious disease of the lymph channels accompanied by lymph node swellings.

A

Cat-scratch disease (CSD)

39
Q

An infectious skin disease usually caused by staphylococci or streptococci, characterized by abscesses and boils.

A

Impetigo

40
Q

An inflammation to the tissues surrounding the teeth.

A

Periodontal disease (PD)

41
Q

Another term for a nosocomial infection.

A

Hospital-acquired infection (HAI)

42
Q

Blockage of the fallopian tubes; a possible complication of a sexually transmitted disease.

A

Salpingitis

43
Q

Deafness, impaired vision, and notched, peg-shaped teeth; may accompany congenital syphilis.

A

Hutchinson’s triad

44
Q

Infection of the eye by Neisseria gonorrhoeae; may occur in newborns exposed during birth.

A

Gonococcal ophthalmia

45
Q

The infectious, nonreplicating form of Chlamydia trachomatis.

A

Elementary body

46
Q

The replicating, intracellular, noninfectious form of Chlamydia trachomatis.

A

Reticulate body

47
Q

The stage of syphilis characterized by the presence of a chancre.

A

Primary syphilis

48
Q

The stage of syphilis when a skin rash may appear.

A

Secondary syphilis

49
Q

The stage of syphilis where a gumma is characteristic.

A

Tertiary syphilis

50
Q

The ulcer produced by the STD chancroid.

A

Soft chancre

Microbiology 2 (10 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions