Microbiology

Question 1

Microbiology

Answer 1

Study of small living organisms

Question 2

Nonpathogenic

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Non-disease-producing bacteria, Approximately 70% of all bacteria

Question 3

Pathogenic

Answer 3

Disease-producing bacteria

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Bacteria

Answer 4

One-called micro organisms

Question 5

Cocci

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are spherical (round-shaped) bacterial cells, which appear singularly or in groups

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Staphylococci

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Pus-forming bacterial cells, Form as grape-like bunches or in clusters, Present in abscesses, pustules and boils, Some types won’t cause infection but others could be fatal

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Streptococci

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Pus-forming bacterial cells, Form in long chains and can cause septicemia (sometimes called blood poisoning), strep throat, rheumatic fever and other serious infections

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Diplococci

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Bacterial cells that grow in pairs, Cause of certain infections, including pneumonia

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Bacilli

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Most common form of bacterial cells
Bacilli are bar- or rod-shaped cells that can produce a variety of diseases including tetanus, bacterial influenza, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and diphtheria

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Spirilla

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Spiraled, coiled, corkscrew-shaped bacterial cells, Cause highly contagious diseases such as syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease (STD); cholera; and Lyme disease

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Cocci movement

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Utilize dust or air

Question 12

flagella

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hair-like projections that extend from the sides of the cell to help do swim like move to

Question 13

External parasites

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are organisms that live on or obtain their nutrients from another organism called a host, External parasites generally cause harm to the host, Parasitic fungi are molds and yeasts that produce such contagious diseases as ringworm (tinea capitis), honeycomb ringworm (favus) and nail fungus, and noncontagious conditions such as dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis (stubborn dandruff).

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Parasitic fungi

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are molds and yeasts that produce contagious diseases such as ringworm (tinea), ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis), honeycomb ringworm (favus) and noncontagious conditions such as dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis (stubborn dandruff).

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A local infection

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located in a small, confined area. This is often indicated by a pus-filled boil, pimple or inflamed area.

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A general (or systemic) infection

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occurs when the circulatory system carries bacteria and their toxins to all parts of the body.

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Active immunity

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results when exposure to a disease organism triggers the immune system to produce antibodies to that disease.

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Passive immunity

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provided when a person is given antibodies to a disease rather than producing them through his or her own immune system.