Microbiology For Embalmers Aami 175 Correctly Answered Questions Latest Update

Which disease is associated with hydrophobia because the sight of water may cause the throat muscles to spasm in infected patients? {Ans: Rabies}Anaerobe (obligate, strict) {Ans: the absence of oxygen are obligate, or strict, anaerobes. Some species, called facultative anaerobes, are able to grow either with or without free oxygen}There is no known immunity to the Hanta virus. {Ans: False}Rocky mountain spotted fever {Ans: -Rickettsia rickettsii, vector is tick. -Despite its name, disease occurs primarily in the South Atlantic states, especially North Carolina. -Rash (common) typically starts at wrists (see picture) and ankles and then spreads to trunk, palms, and soles. -Classic triad—headache, fever, rash (vasculitis). -Palms and soles rash is seen in Coxsackievirus A infection (hand, foot, and mouth disease), -Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and 2° Syphilis (you drive CARS using your palms and soles).}Tetanus is non-communicable as the causative agent does not have to enter the body. {Ans: True}A vaccine is available for diphtheria. {Ans: True}