Candidiasis Infection Quiz

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Which type of infection is caused by Candida?

Viral infection

Bacterial infection

Protozoal infection

Fungal infection (correct)

What is another name for candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Strep throat

Oral herpes

Gingivitis

Oral thrush (correct)

What is one of the common symptoms of candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Metallic taste in the mouth

Yellow patches on the tongue

Itching in the mouth

Burning sensation in the throat (correct)

Which part of the body may suffer from candidiasis if the environment inside changes to encourage fungal growth?

Gut Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the symptoms of candidiasis in the esophagus?

Pain while swallowing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a risk factor for candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Being a healthy adult Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of candidiasis in the esophagus?

Weakened immune system Signup and view all the answers

Which medical condition increases the risk of candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended way to prevent candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Maintain good oral health Signup and view all the answers

Who is at higher risk for candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Babies under 1 month old Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of bacterial growth does rapid exponential growth occur?

Log phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method of bacterial replication?

Binary fission Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterial stages are characterized by the accumulation of toxic products and a decline in viable bacteria?

Stationary phase and death phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the number of cells in the log phase and the generation time?

The number of cells is directly proportional to the generation time Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bacteria form stable resting stages and are resistant to various environmental factors?

Endospore-forming bacteria Signup and view all the answers

Which enzyme is responsible for the heat resistance of spores?

Dipicolinate synthase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason obligate anaerobes cannot tolerate free oxygen?

Lack of enzymes to detoxify destructive metabolic by-products of oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Candidiasis Infection Quiz

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Which type of infection is caused by Candida?

What is another name for candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

What is one of the common symptoms of candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Which part of the body may suffer from candidiasis if the environment inside changes to encourage fungal growth?

What is one of the symptoms of candidiasis in the esophagus?

Which of the following is not a risk factor for candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

What is the most common cause of candidiasis in the esophagus?

Which medical condition increases the risk of candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

What is a recommended way to prevent candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

Who is at higher risk for candidiasis in the mouth and throat?

During which phase of bacterial growth does rapid exponential growth occur?

What is the main method of bacterial replication?

Which bacterial stages are characterized by the accumulation of toxic products and a decline in viable bacteria?

What is the relationship between the number of cells in the log phase and the generation time?

Which type of bacteria form stable resting stages and are resistant to various environmental factors?

Which enzyme is responsible for the heat resistance of spores?

What is the main reason obligate anaerobes cannot tolerate free oxygen?

What is the growth temperature range for psychrotrophs?

Which microorganisms grow better at high CO2 concentrations?

What is the purpose of siderophores in microorganisms?

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