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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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. (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Through biological or mechanical vectors (B)</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 (D)</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). (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of transmission involves respiratory droplets or body fluids?

<p>Direct transmission (D)</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. (B)</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. (A)</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. (B)</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. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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