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What is the hallmark sign of an anthrax infection?

  • Skin rash
  • Painless chancre
  • Black eschar (correct)
  • Fever

    • Which organism is the causative agent of syphilis?

  • Treponema pallidum (correct)
  • Escherichia coli
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Bacillus Anthracis

    • What best describes the relationship of commensalism between a microbe and a human host?

  • Both parties are harmed
  • One party benefits and the other is not affected (correct)
  • Both parties benefit
  • One party benefits and the other is harmed

    • What is true about opportunistic pathogens compared to primary pathogens?

    <p>They have a lower chance of causing disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do ID50 and LD50 represent in infectious diseases?

    <p>Infectious dose and lethal dose for half the population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infectious disease is characterized by rapid onset and short duration?

    <p>Acute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of sequelae in the context of infectious diseases?

    <p>Complications that arise after the resolution of an illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of an acute infectious disease occurs immediately after the incubation phase?

    <p>Prodromal phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary causative agent of tuberculosis (TB)?

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which symptom is most commonly associated with tuberculosis?

    <p>Night sweats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the purpose of Koch's postulates?

    <p>To establish a link between a microorganism and a disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of microbes, which classification do archaea belong to?

    <p>Prokaryotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is known for disproving the spontaneous generation theory using a swan-necked flask?

    <p>Louis Pasteur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hallmark sign of cutaneous anthrax?

    <p>Black eschar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is credited with the discovery that led to the endosymbiosis theory?

    <p>Lynn Margulis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the TB skin test?

    <p>To screen for tuberculosis exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the death rate of a disease?

    <p>Mortality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents an indirect mode of transmission of acute infectious diseases?

    <p>Sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is defined as a disease occurring within a community at a fast spread rate?

    <p>Epidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary vector for the bubonic plague?

    <p>Fleas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which portal of exit or entry of infection does NOT include the respiratory route?

    <p>Pararental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which biosafety level requires the use of a suit with a different oxygen supply?

    <p>Level 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is least likely to affect a host's susceptibility to infection?

    <p>Geographical location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative agent of botulism?

    <p>Clostridium botulinum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main structural component of the bacterial cell wall?

    <p>Peptidoglycan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism of transport across the bacterial cell membrane requires the use of ATP?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many layers of peptidoglycan are typically found in gram-positive bacteria?

    <p>Many</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which microscope technique highlights the surrounding area in light while leaving the subject dark?

    <p>Light-Field microscope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these structures allows bacterial cells to adhere to surfaces?

    <p>Pili</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bacterial division occurs by binary fission?

    <p>Simple division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of Gram-negative bacteria when stained?

    <p>Pink and single layers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of mycolic acid in acid-fast bacteria?

    <p>Protection from desiccation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the Fluorescence microscope play in diagnosing infections?

    <p>It highlights specific parts of a bacteria using fluorescent stains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in eukaryotic cells?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect the resolution of a microscope?

    <p>The shortest distance between two points and wavelength of light used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which causative agent is responsible for malaria?

    <p>Plasmodium falciparum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the transport mechanism in which one molecule enters the cell simultaneously with another exiting?

    <p>Symport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope) differ from the SEM (Scanning Electron Microscope)?

    <p>TEM highlights the interior of a subject while SEM highlights the exterior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is characteristic of cholera infection?

    <p>Severe watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is a stained blood smear particularly useful in diagnosing malaria?

    <p>It helps identify the ring stage of the parasite in blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Clinical Scenarios

    • Debi-MDR-TB

      • Causative agent: Mycobacterium tuberculosis
      • Signs/symptoms: Coughing, night sweats, fever
      • Diagnostic test: TB skin test
      • Treatment: Antitubercular antibiotics (specific names not provided)
      • MDR-TB: Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis; management challenges

    • Caleb-Cutaneous Anthrax

      • Transmission: Contact with infected dead cattle
      • Hallmark sign: Black eschar
      • Pathogen: Bacillus anthracis and its spores

    • Brandon-Syphilis

      • First sign of infection: Painless chancre
      • Causative agent: Treponema pallidum (spiral-shaped bacterium)
      • Mode of transmission: Sexual activity
      • Treatment: Antibiotics

    Microbial Definitions & Classifications

    • Microbe: Organism visible only through a microscope.
    • Types of microbes:
      • Eukaryotes: Fungi, plants, animals, protozoa
      • Prokaryotes: Archaea, bacteria (both non-pathogenic and pathogenic)

    Key Scientists & Contributions

    • Robert Hooke, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek: Pioneered microscope development
    • Louis Pasteur: Swan-necked flask experiment debunked spontaneous generation
    • Robert Koch: Introduced Koch’s postulates for establishing disease causation
    • Edward Jenner: Developed vaccination using cowpox for smallpox prevention
    • Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin, the first commercially used antibiotic
    • Lynn Margulis: Proposed endosymbiosis theory regarding cell evolution
    • Carl Woese: Identified Archaea, refining the three-domain system
    • Florence Nightingale: Used statistical analysis to connect disease and mortality
    • Sergei Winogradsky: Developed enrichment culture techniques
    • Rosalind Franklin, James Watson, Francis Crick: Key role in DNA structure discovery

    Koch’s Postulates

    • Only sick individuals harbor the pathogen
    • Pathogen must be isolated in pure culture
    • Pure culture introduced to healthy individual must cause disease
    • Pathogen must be re-isolated from the infected host

    Infectious Disease Terms

    • Virulence: Ability of a pathogen to cause disease; influenced by virulence factors
    • ID50: Infective dose required to infect 50% of the population
    • LD50: Lethal dose required to kill 50% of the population (lower value = higher virulence)
    • Types of infections:
      • Acute: Short duration
      • Chronic: Long-term, developed gradually
      • Subacute: Intermediate duration, can be dangerous
      • Latent: Disease inactive until activated by certain conditions

    Disease Characteristics

    • Signs: Observable indicators of a disease
    • Symptoms: Subjective feelings reported by the host
    • Sequelae: After-effects of a disease
    • Syndrome: Combination of signs and symptoms

    Modes of Transmission

    • Direct Transmission: Physical interaction (e.g., handshakes, sexual contact)
    • Indirect Transmission: Through surfaces, droplets (e.g., sneezing, coughing)

    Reservoirs and Vectors

    • Reservoir: Organisms/environment that harbor pathogens (e.g., animals)
    • Vector: Organisms that transmit pathogens (e.g., ticks, mosquitoes)

    Disease Classifications

    • Endemic: Present in a community at stable rates
    • Epidemic: Rapid spread within a community
    • Pandemic: Widespread across multiple regions
    • Zoonotic disease: Transmitted from animals to humans

    Infection Portals

    • Skin
    • Oral/fecal
    • Eye
    • Respiratory
    • Parenteral (injection)
    • Urogenital

    Susceptibility Factors

    • Age
    • Genetics
    • Hygiene practices
    • Previous diseases
    • Occupation
    • Immunity level
    • Nutrition/exercise

    Biosafety Levels

    • Level 1: Minimal risk; standard PPE
    • Level 2: Moderate risk; vaccines available
    • Level 3: High risk; requires hood for containment
    • Level 4: Extremely high risk; specialized equipment needed

    Microscopy Overview

    • Types of Microscopes:
      • Light-Field: Subject dark against a light background
      • Dark-Field: Subject bright against a dark background
      • Phase Contrast: Enhances live specimens
      • Fluorescence: Uses stains to highlight specific bacteria
      • SEM: Provides 3D images of surface structures
      • TEM: Visualizes internal structures at high resolution

    Bacterial Structure & Function

    • Bacterial Cell Membrane: Phospholipid bilayer with selective permeability

    • Transport Mechanisms:

      • Passive transport: No ATP, allows small nonpolar molecules
      • Active transport: Uses ATP, for larger/polar molecules
      • Coupled transport: Simultaneous movement of one molecule in and one out

    • Cell Wall:

      • Gram-positive: Thick peptidoglycan layer
      • Gram-negative: Thin peptidoglycan with outer membrane
      • Acid-fast: Mycolic acid adds waxy layer

    Division & Specialized Structures

    • Bacterial Division: Binary fission involves DNA replication, elongation, and septum formation
    • Specialized Structures:
      • Pili: Attachment and DNA transfer
      • Flagella: Motility through spinning
      • Capsule: Protection and virulence factor
      • S-layer: Surface layer providing protection

    Eukaryotic Organelles

    • Nucleus (nuclear envelope, nucleolus)
    • Smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum
    • Golgi apparatus
    • Lysosomes
    • Peroxisomes
    • Cytoskeleton
    • Ribosomes
    • Mitochondria and chloroplasts

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    Test your knowledge on clinical scenarios involving various pathogens such as Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Bacillus anthracis, and Treponema pallidum. This quiz covers symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of infections. Ideal for students of microbiology and healthcare professionals.

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