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What is the primary focus of the subfield of microbiology known as parasitology?
What is the primary focus of the subfield of microbiology known as parasitology?
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes viruses from living organisms?
Which of the following is a characteristic that distinguishes viruses from living organisms?
What is the correct order of the steps in viral replication?
What is the correct order of the steps in viral replication?
What is the primary basis for bacterial classification in Bergey's Manual?
What is the primary basis for bacterial classification in Bergey's Manual?
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What is the taxonomic rank that is most specific in bacterial classification?
What is the taxonomic rank that is most specific in bacterial classification?
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What is the primary mechanism of transmission for airborne diseases?
What is the primary mechanism of transmission for airborne diseases?
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What is the primary method of disease prevention that involves the use of microorganisms to stimulate an immune response?
What is the primary method of disease prevention that involves the use of microorganisms to stimulate an immune response?
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What is the term for diseases caused by bacterial toxins, rather than the bacteria themselves?
What is the term for diseases caused by bacterial toxins, rather than the bacteria themselves?
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What type of bacterial disease is caused by the invasion of host tissues?
What type of bacterial disease is caused by the invasion of host tissues?
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Which of the following mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis involves the production of toxins?
Which of the following mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis involves the production of toxins?
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What is the primary system affected by the bacterial disease Legionnaires' disease?
What is the primary system affected by the bacterial disease Legionnaires' disease?
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What is the function of bacterial adhesins?
What is the function of bacterial adhesins?
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What is the term for the transmission of bacterial diseases through contaminated food and water?
What is the term for the transmission of bacterial diseases through contaminated food and water?
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What is the primary system affected by the bacterial disease cholera?
What is the primary system affected by the bacterial disease cholera?
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What is the term for bacterial toxins that are released by bacteria?
What is the term for bacterial toxins that are released by bacteria?
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What is the primary mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis involved in the disease sepsis?
What is the primary mechanism of bacterial pathogenesis involved in the disease sepsis?
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Study Notes
Microbiology
- Study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
- Subfields:
- Bacteriology: study of bacteria
- Virology: study of viruses
- Mycology: study of fungi
- Parasitology: study of parasites
Viral Infections
- Viruses are not considered living organisms
- Cannot reproduce outside of host cells
- Types of viral infections:
- Bacteriophage: infect bacteria
- Archaeal viruses: infect archaea
- Plant viruses: infect plants
- Animal viruses: infect animals
- Viral replication:
- Attachment: virus attaches to host cell
- Penetration: virus enters host cell
- Uncoating: viral genome is released
- Transcription: viral genome is transcribed
- Translation: viral proteins are synthesized
- Assembly: new viral particles are assembled
- Release: new viral particles are released
Bacterial Classification
- Based on:
- Morphology: shape and size
- Metabolism: how they obtain energy
- Biochemical tests: enzymatic reactions
- Molecular analysis: DNA and RNA sequences
- Classification systems:
- Bergey's Manual: most widely used system
- Gram stain: distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Taxonomic ranks:
- Domain
- Kingdom
- Phylum
- Class
- Order
- Family
- Genus
- Species
Disease
- Bacterial diseases:
- Infectious diseases: caused by bacterial infection
- Toxin-mediated diseases: caused by bacterial toxins
- Disease transmission:
- Direct contact: direct contact with infected individual
- Indirect contact: contact with contaminated surface or object
- Vector-borne: transmitted through insects or animals
- Airborne: transmitted through airborne particles
- Disease prevention:
- Vaccination
- Antibiotics
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Improved sanitation and hygiene
Microbiology
- The study of microorganisms includes bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa
- Subfields of microbiology include bacteriology, virology, mycology, and parasitology
Viral Infections
- Viruses are not considered living organisms because they cannot reproduce outside of host cells
- Viruses can infect bacteria (bacteriophage), archaea (archaeal viruses), plants (plant viruses), and animals (animal viruses)
- The stages of viral replication include attachment, penetration, uncoating, transcription, translation, assembly, and release
- These stages allow viruses to replicate and produce new viral particles within a host cell
Bacterial Classification
- Bacteria are classified based on morphology, metabolism, biochemical tests, and molecular analysis
- The Bergey's Manual is the most widely used classification system for bacteria
- The Gram stain is a classification system that distinguishes between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- The taxonomic ranks for bacteria include domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species
Disease
- Bacterial diseases can be infectious diseases or toxin-mediated diseases
- Diseases can be transmitted through direct contact, indirect contact, vector-borne transmission, or airborne transmission
- Disease prevention methods include vaccination, antibiotics, personal protective equipment (PPE), and improved sanitation and hygiene
Bacterial Diseases
Types of Bacterial Diseases
- Infectious diseases occur when bacteria invade host tissues, causing diseases like tuberculosis and pneumonia
- Intoxications occur when bacterial toxins cause illness, such as in food poisoning and botulism
- Toxemias occur when bacterial toxins enter the bloodstream, causing diseases like sepsis
Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis
- Bacteria adhere to host cells, such as E.coli adhering to uroepithelial cells
- Bacteria invade host cells, such as Salmonella invading intestinal epithelial cells
- Bacteria produce toxins, such as Clostridium difficile producing enterotoxins
- Bacteria evade the host immune response, such as Staphylococcus aureus producing protein A to inhibit phagocytosis
Bacterial Diseases by System
- Respiratory system diseases include pneumonia, tuberculosis, and Legionnaires' disease
- Gastrointestinal system diseases include food poisoning, diarrhea, and cholera
- Skin and soft tissue diseases include impetigo, cellulitis, and abscesses
- Nervous system diseases include meningitis, encephalitis, and tetanus
- Urinary system diseases include urinary tract infections and pyelonephritis
Bacterial Virulence Factors
- Adhesins are proteins that facilitate bacterial attachment to host cells
- Capsules are polysaccharide layers that prevent phagocytosis
- Exotoxins are toxins released by bacteria, such as botulinum toxin
- Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides present in Gram-negative bacterial cell walls
Epidemiology and Transmission
- Direct contact transmission occurs through person-to-person contact, such as with MRSA
- Indirect contact transmission occurs through contaminated surfaces, such as with Clostridium difficile
- Vector-borne transmission occurs through insects, such as with Lyme disease
- Food and waterborne transmission occurs through contaminated food and water, such as with Salmonella
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Explore the world of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, and learn about the different types of viral infections.
