Bacterial Diseases and Infection Control

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What is the largest vertebrate in terms of size?

Frog

Blue whale (correct)

Bird

Reptile

What is the smallest vertebrate in terms of size?

Bird

Reptile

Mammal

Frog (correct)

What group of vertebrates does the blue whale belong to?

Mammals (correct)

Amphibians

Reptiles

Birds

Which of the following is NOT a type of tetrapod?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic do all vertebrates share?

They all have a backbone Signup and view all the answers

What is the causative agent of louse-borne relapsing fever?

Borrelia recurrentis Signup and view all the answers

Which type of TB is rarely transmitted to non-humans?

Human TB Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary vector of relapsing fever?

Louse Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the serious diseases caused by bacteria?

Blood poisoning Signup and view all the answers

How many types of TB are there?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a life-threatening condition caused by bacteria?

Kidney failure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of TB?

Viral TB Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for a bacterial infection of the blood?

Bacteremia Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a serious consequence of bacterial infection?

Toxic shock syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is a serious health problem that can be caused by bacterial diseases?

Kidney failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of disinfection?

To eliminate microorganisms from inanimate objects or surfaces Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between disinfection and decontamination?

Disinfection eliminates microorganisms, while decontamination makes an object safe to handle Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of decontamination?

The object or surface is safe to handle Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a definition of disinfection?

The removal of dirt and debris from a surface Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of decontamination?

Treating a surface to make it safe to handle Signup and view all the answers

What is one way humans can come into contact with diseases transmitted by animals?

By coming into contact with areas where animals live and roam Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of vector-borne transmission?

Being bitten by an infected mosquito Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between indirect contact and vector-borne transmission?

The method of disease transmission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of indirect contact?

Walking through a field where deer live Signup and view all the answers

What is the common factor between indirect contact and vector-borne transmission?

Involvement of an animal Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bacterial Diseases

Bacterial diseases can cause serious or life-threatening conditions, including blood poisoning (bacteremia), kidney failure, and toxic shock syndrome.
Relapsing fever is a louse-borne disease caused by Borrelia recurrentis.

Tuberculosis

There are three types of TB.
Human TB is rarely transmitted to non-humans.

Disinfection and Decontamination

Disinfection is the elimination of microorganisms from inanimate objects or surfaces.
Decontamination is the treatment of an object or inanimate surface to make it safe to handle.

Vertebrates

Vertebrates include amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
They range in size from the smallest frog species (7.7 mm) to the blue whale (up to 33 m).

Disease Transmission

Indirect contact occurs when coming into contact with areas where animals live and roam.
Vector-borne diseases occur when being bitten by a tick, or an insect.

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Learn about bacterial diseases, including relapsing fever and tuberculosis, as well as methods for disinfection and decontamination. Understand the risks and consequences of these diseases.