Microbial Infections and Transmission Methods

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Quel est l'avantage de la sérologie pour les infections bactériennes comme la syphilis et la brucellose?

Permet de mesurer l'efficacité du traitement d'une infection.

Quel est l'effet attendu sur le titre sérologique en cas de traitement réussi de la syphilis?

Multiplication par quatre du titre sérologique.

Sur quel site cible idéal agit une substance antimicrobienne?

Le microorganisme et non les cellules hôtes.

Combien de sites majeurs de la bactérie peuvent être ciblés par les antibiotiques selon le texte?

Quatre Signup and view all the answers

Comment les antibiotiques sont-ils généralement produits?

Par d'autres micro-organismes. Signup and view all the answers

Quelles sont les trois façons de classer les antibiotiques selon le texte?

<ol> <li>Selon son effet bactéricide ou bactériostatique, 2. Par sa structure chimique, 3. Par son site cible.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Which inanimate objects are considered fomites due to their ability to transmit infection indirectly from one person to another?

Door handles, toilet seats, and utensils Signup and view all the answers

How can infections be transmitted in daycare centers and pediatrician offices?

Through toys handled by children Signup and view all the answers

What type of surfaces and secretions can contribute to the spread of many respiratory infections?

Respiratory secretions like saliva and sputum deposited on surfaces Signup and view all the answers

How can untreated raw sewage potentially contaminate drinking water?

During a storm, flood, or if improperly treated and discharged into local waters Signup and view all the answers

For what purpose are terrorists concerned about utilizing water according to the text?

As a reservoir for bioterrorism Signup and view all the answers

How do countless fomites in hospitals contribute to the spread of infections?

They can facilitate the transmission of infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern regarding water contamination during specific environmental events?

Contaminating drinking water Signup and view all the answers

What role do inanimate objects play in the transmission of infections among family members?

Serve as intermediaries in the cycle of transmission Signup and view all the answers

What type of infection transmission occurs more frequently through secretions than through aerosols?

Respiratory infections Signup and view all the answers

How can fomites contribute to the transmission of infections in households?

By allowing infections to spread among family members Signup and view all the answers

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