Portage Microbiology Exam #5

List at lease 3 observations a researcher would be sure to note while assessing and unknown microbial sample (short answer) {Ans: Need to note: 1. Size and shape 2. Any observable motility 3. Gram status (positive or negative)}Describe the symptoms and treatment regimen for someone infected with Clostridium pefringens (short answer) {Ans: Clostridium perfringens presents with muscle necrosis, swelling of infected areas, fever, and intense gas production. Treatment entails removal of all infected tissue, often resulting in amputation of the affected areas, in conjunction with heavy antibiotic therpies}True or False: You can become infected with TB simply by sharing a drink with someone who is currently infected with TB {Ans: False. As per the CDC guidelines, simply shaking someone's hand, sharing a drink, or even kissing someone cannot spread TB}Evasion {Ans: Pathogen uses antigen mimicry to avoid host immune cells}Symptoms of Impetigo {Ans: Childhood skin disease near mouth/nose}Symptoms of conjuctivitis {Ans: Infections of thin, transparent scieral tissue}Symptoms of folliculitis {Ans: Pus-filled lesions on skin or hair}The alpha toxin perfringolysin is associated with which medical condition cause by gram positive anaerobic bacteria? {Ans: }Gonnorrhea is caused by (multiple choice) {Ans: Diplococcic bacteria}Left