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What is the most important factor to consider when collecting a specimen for microbiology?
What is the most important factor to consider when collecting a specimen for microbiology?
Why is it important to collect meaningful specimens before administering antimicrobials?
Why is it important to collect meaningful specimens before administering antimicrobials?
Which specimen collection container is suitable for superficial wounds and catheter sites?
Which specimen collection container is suitable for superficial wounds and catheter sites?
Why is it necessary to collect swab samples from the depth of a wound rather than from its surface?
Why is it necessary to collect swab samples from the depth of a wound rather than from its surface?
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Which staining process involves rapid decolourization with acetone/alcohol and retention of safranin counter stain?
Which staining process involves rapid decolourization with acetone/alcohol and retention of safranin counter stain?
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Which bacteria are identified by their growth requirements and incubation characteristics?
Which bacteria are identified by their growth requirements and incubation characteristics?
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Which bacteria cause Pseudomembranous colitis after prolonged use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
Which bacteria cause Pseudomembranous colitis after prolonged use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials?
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Which bacteria belong to the Enterococcus genus?
Which bacteria belong to the Enterococcus genus?
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Which bacteria show spore formation and are associated with gangrene?
Which bacteria show spore formation and are associated with gangrene?
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Which staining process is used to identify spore-forming bacteria?
Which staining process is used to identify spore-forming bacteria?
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What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) used for in the lab process?
What is the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) used for in the lab process?
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Which organism is commonly found in the urogenital tract and is associated with conditions such as prostatitis, vaginosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
Which organism is commonly found in the urogenital tract and is associated with conditions such as prostatitis, vaginosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
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Which fungus is characterized by dichotomous branching at approximately 45 degrees and is an opportunistic invader in immunodeficient individuals?
Which fungus is characterized by dichotomous branching at approximately 45 degrees and is an opportunistic invader in immunodeficient individuals?
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Which type of yeast is known for forming pseudo hyphae and is a normal flora of mucous membranes in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tracts?
Which type of yeast is known for forming pseudo hyphae and is a normal flora of mucous membranes in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tracts?
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What is the main method for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis?
What is the main method for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis?
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Which parasite causes a parasitic infection transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes and requires a CBC smear for diagnosis?
Which parasite causes a parasitic infection transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes and requires a CBC smear for diagnosis?
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Why is it important to prevent contamination of the specimen during collection?
Why is it important to prevent contamination of the specimen during collection?
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Which factor determines the suitability of a specimen for microbiological examination?
Which factor determines the suitability of a specimen for microbiological examination?
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What is the significance of collecting specimens before administering antimicrobials?
What is the significance of collecting specimens before administering antimicrobials?
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Why is it important to examine specimens promptly in the laboratory?
Why is it important to examine specimens promptly in the laboratory?
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What does the term AROs refer to in the given text?
What does the term AROs refer to in the given text?
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In the context of microbiology, what is the significance of identifying ESBL?
In the context of microbiology, what is the significance of identifying ESBL?
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Which organism is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics and other drugs?
Which organism is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics and other drugs?
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What does it mean when a urine culture report shows 'mixed growth of doubtful clinical significance'?
What does it mean when a urine culture report shows 'mixed growth of doubtful clinical significance'?
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What is the size range for Mycoplasma?
What is the size range for Mycoplasma?
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Which staining technique is used to classify bacteria and fungi into Gram-positive and Gram-negative?
Which staining technique is used to classify bacteria and fungi into Gram-positive and Gram-negative?
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Which organism divides by mitosis, has a nuclear membrane, and includes humans, plants, animals, fungi, and algae?
Which organism divides by mitosis, has a nuclear membrane, and includes humans, plants, animals, fungi, and algae?
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Which type of bacteria shows growth requirements and incubation characteristics for identification?
Which type of bacteria shows growth requirements and incubation characteristics for identification?
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Study Notes
Specimen Collection and Microbiology
- The most critical factor when collecting a specimen for microbiology is to prevent contamination during collection.
Importance of Timely Specimen Collection
- Meaningful specimens should be collected before administering antimicrobials to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Specimen Containers
- For superficial wounds and catheter sites, a suitable specimen collection container is a sterile swab or a wound culturette.
Swab Sample Collection
- Swab samples should be collected from the depth of a wound rather than from its surface to ensure accurate representation of the infection.
Staining Techniques
- The staining process that involves rapid decolourization with acetone/alcohol and retention of safranin counter stain is the Ziehl-Neelsen stain.
Bacterial Identification
- Fastidious bacteria are identified by their growth requirements and incubation characteristics.
- Clostridium difficile causes Pseudomembranous colitis after prolonged use of broad-spectrum antimicrobials.
- Enterococcus genus bacteria belong to the lactic acid bacteria group.
- Clostridium species show spore formation and are associated with gangrene.
- The Schaeffer-Fulton staining process is used to identify spore-forming bacteria.
Laboratory Procedures
- The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) is used to determine the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial that inhibits bacterial growth.
Microorganisms and Associated Conditions
- Ureaplasma urealyticum is commonly found in the urogenital tract and is associated with conditions such as prostatitis, vaginosis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
- Aspergillus is a fungus characterized by dichotomous branching at approximately 45 degrees and is an opportunistic invader in immunodeficient individuals.
- Candida is a type of yeast known for forming pseudo-hyphae and is a normal flora of mucous membranes in the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and female genital tracts.
Diagnostic Techniques
- The main method for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis is through nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs).
Parasitology
- Plasmodium causes a parasitic infection transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes and requires a CBC smear for diagnosis.
Microbiology Laboratory
- The significance of collecting specimens before administering antimicrobials is to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment.
- Prompt examination of specimens in the laboratory is crucial to prevent overgrowth of contaminants.
- AROs refer to Antimicrobial Resistance Organisms.
- Identifying ESBL (Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase) is significant because it indicates antibiotic resistance.
- Mycoplasma is resistant to beta-lactam antibiotics and other drugs.
- A urine culture report showing 'mixed growth of doubtful clinical significance' indicates the presence of multiple organisms, but their significance is unclear.
- Mycoplasma ranges in size from 0.1 to 1.0 μm.
Microbiology Techniques
- The Gram staining technique is used to classify bacteria and fungi into Gram-positive and Gram-negative.
- Eukarya is a domain of life that includes humans, plants, animals, fungi, and algae, characterized by dividing by mitosis and having a nuclear membrane.
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Test your knowledge of correct specimen collection procedures in clinical microbiology with this quiz. Learn about the importance of collecting sufficient and representative specimens to ensure accurate laboratory analysis.
