Chapter 18: Microbiology pt.2 Flashcards
What is the first criteria of Koch’s Postulates
the microbial agent must be found in every case of the disease.
What is the second criteria of Koch’s Postulates
The microorganism must be isolated and grown in pure culture.
What is the third criteria of Koch’s Postulates
The microorganism must cause the same disease when inoculated into a susceptible animal.
What is the fourth criteria of Koch’s Postulates
The same microbial agent must be recovered from the inoculated animal.
Who is referred to as the “Father of Microbiology”?
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895)
Who recognized that airborne microorganisms were responsible for post surgical infections?
Joseph Lister (1827-1912)
Who was responsible for discovering the rabies vaccine?
Pasteur
Why is microbiology important to the dental assistant?
it helps them understand the way pathogens work and how to prevent the spread of disease through infection control.
What are the three primary shapes of bacteria?
Spherical (cocci), Rod (bacilli), Spiral (spirochetes)
What is the staining process for separating bacteria?
Gram positive They appear dark purple under the microscope, Bacteria found on the slide and appear pink or red means there is a Gram-negative infection, Bacteria that are not consistently stained are classified as Gram variable .
What is the term for bacteria that require oxygen to grow?
Aerobes
What is the most resistant form of bacterial life?
spores
How are prions different from other microorganisms?
Prions convert normal protein molecules into dangerous ones simply by causing the normal ones to change their shape
What is viral hepatitis?
inflammation of the liver caused by a virus
What are the symptoms of viral hepatitis?
Tiredness, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Abdominal discomfort, Dark urine, Clay-colored bowel movements, Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
How long can HAV survive outside the body?
HAV can live outside the body for months, depending on environmental conditions.
How long can HBV survive outside the body?
HBV can survive outside the body for at least 7 days and still be capable of transmitting infection.
How long can HCV survive outside the body?
HCV can survive outside the body and continue to transmit infection for 16 hours, but not longer than 4 days.
How long is the HBV vaccine effective?
at least 15 years
Are booster doses of the HBV vaccine needed?
No, booster doses of the vaccine are not recommended routinely.
Which types of hepatitis are spread by exposure to blood?
Hepatitis B, C, and D
How is HIV spread?
sex, sharing needles with infected people, contaminated blood, mother to fetus
What tissues are affected by the West Nile virus?
Nervous system causing inflammation of the brain and spinal cord