Microbiology Exam 3 Flashcards
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What is the term for growth and reproduction of microbes in the blood?
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Septicemia
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What is the term for the bacteria in the blood?
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Bacteremia
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What is the term used for life threatening low blood pressure and collapse of blood vessels?
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Septic shock
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Most common microbe that causes septic shock?
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Virus
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What is the term used for inflamation of the lymph.
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Lymphangitis
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What are the causes, S&S, and introduction path of puerperal fever?
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Group B beta Hemolytic Streptococcus algalactiae
Group A bets hemolytic streptococcus pyogenes
Introduced to neonatum by irritation of uterine surfaces
Chills, fever, bloody vaginal discharge, pelvic distention and trenderness
