21 Questions
What is characteristic of the relationship between a microorganism and the host during infection?
Infection may not show clinical symptoms of the disease
What does pathogenicity refer to in microbiology?
Actively spreading directly from host to host
Which of the following can act as a reservoir for the causative agent of microbial infections?
Sick animal
What are common ways of transmitting microbial infections?
Transplacental transmission
What is a function of commensal micro-organisms on mucous membranes?
Inhibit the reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms
During sterilization, what must be destroyed according to the text?
All bacteria except non-pathogenic ones
Which method can be used for sterilization based on the text?
Steam under pressure, burning in a flame, or ethylene oxide
What is a characteristic of bacterial cell walls according to the text?
Gram-positive bacteria have an outer phospholipid membrane
What is the purpose of using native preparation based on the text?
Proof of capsule existence
What is true about the relationship between a microorganism and the host during infection?
Infection may not be manifested by clinical symptoms.
What does pathogenicity refer to in microbiology?
Causing disease in a susceptible host.
Which can act as a reservoir for the causative agent of microbial infections?
Infected or colonized host.
What is a characteristic of pathogenic microorganisms?
Damaging the host's structures or functions.
How can microbial infections be transmitted?
Via insect vectors.
What occurs during vaccination according to the text?
Infection is never induced.
What is a role of commensal micro-organisms on mucous membranes based on the text?
They increase the resistance of pathogens to immune factors
Why is the bacterial cell wall important in diagnostics according to the text?
It contains antigens useful for diagnostic purposes
Which microorganism is commonly used in native preparation for evidence of movement and observation of spirochetes according to the text?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is necessary during sterilization according to the text?
Removal of prions by pasteurization
Which statement accurately represents the procedure for Gram staining as described in the text?
C-A-W-CV-L
Why are strict anaerobes important in microbiology based on the text?
They can provide valuable information about microbial diversity
Test your knowledge of the relationship between microorganisms and the host in dentistry. This quiz covers topics such as immune responses during infection, host tissue damage, and disease manifestations.
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