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Clinical Microbiology Basics Quiz
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Clinical Microbiology Basics Quiz

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Which branch of science is concerned with the study of causative agents causing infectious diseases in humans?

  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Microbiology (correct)
  • Pathophysiology
  • Immunology
  • Which type of microorganism is responsible for causing infectious diseases?

  • Viruses
  • Fungi
  • Parasites
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What term is used to denote the populations of microorganisms that inhabit the skin and mucous membranes of healthy normal persons?

  • Pathogenic flora
  • Transient flora
  • Normal microbial flora (correct)
  • Resident flora
  • Which type of flora consists of relatively fixed types of microorganisms regularly found in a given area at a given age, and promptly re-establishes itself if disturbed?

    <p>Resident flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for microorganisms that inhabit the skin or mucous membranes for hours, days, or weeks?

    <p>Transient flora</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of science specifically focuses on laboratory diagnosis and specific treatment of infectious diseases?

    <p>Clinical Microbiology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between colonization and infection?

    <p>Colonization does not involve invasion or cause damage, while infection involves invasion and causes damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a healthcare setting, which component is required for infection spread?

    <p>Source of infectious agents, susceptible person, and transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do germs move to the susceptible person in indirect transmission?

    <p>Through biological or mechanical vectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT considered a component required for infection spread in a healthcare setting?

    <p>Healthy environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a colonized patient?

    <p>They are a source of infection despite being infected (carrier state).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of transmission involves respiratory droplets or body fluids?

    <p>Direct transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a mechanical vector in the indirect transmission of germs?

    <p>It carries the pathogen within its body without being infected.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of transient microorganisms in the absence of disturbance to the resident flora?

    <p>They are generally harmless and do not interact with the resident flora.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of pathogenesis of infection when microbes find a new host?

    <p>They multiply causing colonization without tissue invasion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary risk factor for disease transmission in healthcare facilities?

    <p>Presence of susceptible individuals with compromised immune systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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