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Understanding Microorganisms Flashcards

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What are the 4 main Microorganisms?

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Bacteria, Fungi, Virus and Protozoa

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What shape does a Cocci Bacteria resemble?

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Round bacteria, (Circle shaped)

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What shape does a Spirochete Bacteria resemble?

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Spiral shaped

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What shape does a Bacilli Bacteria resemble?

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Rod shaped

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What infections and diseases can Bacteria cause in dentistry?
L———, Peric——–, Peri———, M———, S—–, C—– ?

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Legionella, Pericoronitis, Periodontitis, Meningitis, Sepsis, Caries

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What measures the size of bacteria?

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Micrometres, (or Microns)

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What might you use to treat a bacterial infection?

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Antibiotics

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Can disinfectant kill a spore?

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No. Spores can only be killed with heat sterilisation

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What temperature should the autoclave reach and how long should this temperature be held?

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134 Degrees for a minimum of 3 minutes

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10
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What protein covers a Virus?

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CAPSID

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Can you treat a virus with antibiotics?

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No. A person must rest when they have a virus

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Which is the - LARGEST - Microorganism?

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Fungi

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Candida Albicans can cause dental conditions due to an overgrowth of Fungi. What 3 might they cause?

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Thrush, Denture Stomatitis, Angular Cheilitis

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What is a Prion?

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Non-Living organism, found in people with CJD.

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How is an overgrowth in Fungi treated?

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Anti-fungal drugs

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What is the size order (largest to smallest) for microorganisms?

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Fungi, Bacteria, Virus, Prion

17
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What are the 3 routes of transmission?

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Direct, Indirect, AGP

18
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When does Passive Immunity occur?

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Passed from mother to baby during pregnancy/breast feeding

19
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What is the difference between Acute & Chronic?

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Acute = Short term
Chronic = Long term

20
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What are the 5 types of acute inflammation?

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Swelling, Redness, Heat, Pain & Loss of function

21
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What is the scientific name for White blood cells?

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Leucocytes

22
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What is ANUG and what causes it?

A

Acute Necrotic Ulcerative Gingivitis - Caused by Treponema Vincenti (Spirochete) and Bacillus Fusiformis (Bacilli)
(Both bacteria)

23
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Which bacteria causes Decay?

A

Streptococcus (Cocci bacteria)

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