Microbes Part 2 vaccines and aseptic techniques Flashcards
Three measures when working under aseptic condition?
Use Bunsen for heat
Keep lid tilted
Flame the neck of the bottle
Why should a Bunsen be close when working with petri dishes?
Creates a heart current which makes a sterile environment.
Why do you think it’s necessary to flame the neck of the bottle?
Destroys microbes in the air or on the neck.
Why should you incubate the Petri dish upside down?
Condensation will fall on the lid
Why should you not incubate the Petri dishes above 37°C?
It is above body temperature therefore it will grow very well and be dangerous as it will create microbes that are harmful to the body.
What is an outbreak?
When a disease spreads suddenly across a population.
What type of virus causes the swine flu?
The influenza virus
What is the symptoms of the swine flu?
Fever,coughing,body pains, diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach aches.
How did the swine flu infect humans?
It changed and mutated
Where was the first case of the swine flu reported?
Mexico
How is the swine flu spread?
When a person sneezes of coughs it realises the airborne virus
What is epidemic?
A major outbreak in a country
What is pandemic?
A world wide outbreak
What measures have been put in place to prevent the swine flu?
Anti-flu vaccine
3 ways to protect yourself from the flu
Personal hygene, avoid touching eyes nose mouth and wash hands in warm water.
