Intro To Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between sterile and non-sterile sites?
A
Sterile= normally no organisms associated - easier to identify foreign bodies.
Non-sterile = variety of organisms always associated.
2
Q
Methods of detecting viruses?
A
Serology
Antigen detection
PCR
3
Q
Parasitology detection methods
A
Microscopy of different stages
Occasionally culture or serology
