Pathogenic Organisms Flashcards
1
Q
bacteria that forms “Chains”
A
Streptococci
2
Q
bacteria that forms “Irregular Clusters”
A
Staphylococci
3
Q
“Spiral-shaped bacteria” with flexible walls
A
Spirochetes
4
Q
Causes “Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever”.
Small bacteria that lives in fleas and ticks.
A
Rickettsia
5
Q
“Rod-shaped spore” forming bacteria
A
Bacilli
6
Q
Causes “Flu-like symptoms”. Carried by birds, and transmitted to humans by mosquito or tick bites. If untreated, inflammation can spread to spinal cord and brain.
A
West Nile virus
7
Q
commonly known as “Chickenpox”
A
Varicella
