Infectious Cycle of Pathogens Quiz
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What is the best method for preventing illnesses transmitted by water, food, and direct contact?

  • Sanitation (correct)
  • Antibiotics
  • Vaccination
  • Immune system boosters
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of E. coli?

  • 1µm diameter, ~2µm length
  • ~1µm diameter, 2µm length (correct)
  • 2µm diameter, ~1µm length
  • ~2µm diameter, 1µm length
  • What is the primary factor limiting the impact of vaccination in preventing infections?

  • Insufficient government support
  • Ineffective vaccine delivery systems
  • Limited by research and development (correct)
  • Lack of public awareness
  • What is the main function of bacterial capsules?

    <p>Prevent phagocytosis by PMN.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do bacteria within biofilms resist antimicrobial agents?

    <p>By forming a physical barrier against antimicrobial agents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does antigenic variation occur in Neisseria gonorrhoeae pilin?

    <p>Via homologous recombination between the expressed locus (pilE) and a silent locus (pilS).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate size range of viruses?

    <p>0.002-0.2 μm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following organisms possess a defined nucleus and other organelles?

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

    Which type of microorganism contains noncellular, infectious proteins?

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

    Which mechanism is NOT used by bacterial toxins to inhibit host cells?

    <p>Protein synthesis inhibitors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterial organism causes severe watery diarrhea and belongs to the O1 and O139 serotypes?

    <p>Vibrio cholerae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for the disease caused by Vibrio cholerae?

    <p>Oral rehydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with Vibrio cholerae?

    <p>Non-motile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the virulence factor responsible for causing severe watery diarrhea in Vibrio cholerae infection?

    <p>Cholera toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is at risk of Vibrio cholerae infection and when are they at risk?

    <p>Children and adults in developing countries, during rainy seasons</p> Signup and view all the answers

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