Microbiology: Fungi and Viruses Quiz

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What is the percentage of healthy adults carrying Candida albicans in their mouth?

  • 30%
  • 60%
  • 75% (correct)
  • 50%

Which organism can live in/on around other species without injuring the host?

  • Predator
  • Parasite
  • Mutualist
  • Symbiont (correct)

What is the most common cause of denture stomatitis in the oral cavity?

  • Bacteria
  • Protozoa
  • Yeast (correct)
  • Moulds

Which of the following diseases can be caused by Candida albicans?

<p>Candidiasis (D)</p>
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What type of pathogen is Candida albicans considered to be?

<p>Opportunistic pathogen (A)</p>
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What is the primary cause of Candidiasis mentioned in the text?

<p>Poor oral hygiene (C)</p>
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Which medication is NOT recommended for patients on statins or warfarin as per the text?

<p>Fluconazole (D)</p>
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What is the local measure advised for treating Denture Stomatitis?

<p>Brushing palate daily (A)</p>
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Which condition is associated with Angular Cheilitis as per the information provided?

<p>Infection at the corners of the mouth (C)</p>
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What is one of the causes of Oral Candidosis according to the text?

<p>Dry mouth due to medication (B)</p>
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For patients on statins or warfarin, which medication can be used for Staphylococcus Aureus when treating Candidiasis?

<p>Sodium Fusidate (D)</p>
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What is the main focus of microbiology?

<p>Microorganisms (D)</p>
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What is a defining characteristic of viruses?

<p>Depend on living cells for metabolism and reproduction (B)</p>
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Which virus can cause warts on both the skin and oral mucosa?

<p>Human Papilloma Virus (D)</p>
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How many identified species of bacteria are found in the oral cavity?

<p>700+ (D)</p>
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Which type of fungus can cause oral thrush when it grows uncontrollably in the mouth?

<p>Yeast fungus (A)</p>
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How do viruses stay alive according to the text?

<p>By invading living cells and using their chemical machinery (D)</p>
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Which of the following is NOT a viral infection mentioned in the text?

<p>Tuberculosis (D)</p>
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In healthy oral tissue sites, how many species of microorganisms are usually found?

<p>20-50 (B)</p>
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Which microorganisms bridge the gap between bacteria and plants?

<p>Fungi (C)</p>
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What is a common method through which viral infections like COVID-19 can be spread according to the text?

<p>By exposure to aerosols (D)</p>
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What provides different surfaces for microbial colonisation in the human oral cavity?

<p>Teeth, gingiva, tongue, buccal mucosa, throat (D)</p>
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What virus is linked to the development of Acute herpetic stomatitis?

<p>Herpes Simplex Virus (B)</p>
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Which virus is associated with the development of Hairy Leukoplakia?

<p>Epstein-Barr virus (B)</p>
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What is the primary cause of Herpetic Whitlow?

<p>Herpes Simplex Virus (D)</p>
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Which infection can lead to AIDS if left untreated?

<p>HIV infection (C)</p>
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What type of drugs are commonly used in the treatment of oral viral infections like Herpes Labialis?

<p>Topical anti-viral drugs (A)</p>
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Which virus does NOT have a cure but treatments available to manage symptoms and enable a healthier life?

<p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) (D)</p>
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Flashcards

Candida albicans carriage

75% of healthy adults carry Candida albicans in their mouth.

Symbiont

An organism that lives in or on another species without harming it.

Denture stomatitis cause

Yeast is the most common cause of denture stomatitis.

Candidiasis

Candidiasis is a disease caused by Candida albicans.

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Candida albicans pathogen type

Candida albicans is an opportunistic pathogen.

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Candidiasis primary cause

Poor oral hygiene is a primary cause of Candidiasis.

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Candidiasis medication risk

Fluconazole is not recommended for patients on statins or warfarin.

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Denture stomatitis local measure

Brushing the palate daily is advised for treating denture stomatitis.

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Angular cheilitis association

Angular cheilitis is associated with infection at the corners of the mouth.

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Oral candidosis cause

Dry mouth due to medication can cause oral candidosis.

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Safe alternative medication

Sodium Fusidate can be used for Staphylococcus Aureus when treating Candidiasis in patients on statins or warfarin.

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Microbiology

Microbiology is the study of microorganisms.

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Virus dependency

Viruses depend on living cells for metabolism and reproduction.

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Wart-causing virus

Human Papilloma Virus can cause warts on skin and oral mucosa.

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Oral bacteria species

Over 700 species of bacteria are found in the oral cavity.

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Oral thrush cause

Yeast fungus can cause oral thrush when it grows uncontrollably in the mouth.

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Virus survival method

Viruses stay alive by invading living cells and using their machinery.

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Not a viral infection

Tuberculosis is NOT a viral infection.

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Microorganism count in healthy mouth

20-50 species of microorganisms are usually found in healthy oral tissue sites.

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Fungi classification

Fungi bridge the gap between bacteria and plants.

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Aerosol spread of viruses

Viral infections like COVID-19 can be spread by exposure to aerosols.

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Oral microbial surfaces

Teeth, gingiva, tongue, buccal mucosa, and throat provide different surfaces for microbial colonization in the human oral cavity.

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Herpetic stomatitis virus

Herpes Simplex Virus is linked to acute herpetic stomatitis.

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Hairy leukoplakia associations

Epstein-Barr virus is associated with hairy leukoplakia.

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Herpetic whitlow cause

Herpes Simplex Virus is the primary cause of Herpetic Whitlow.

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HIV progression

HIV infection, if left untreated, can lead to AIDS.

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Herpes treatments

Topical anti-viral drugs are used in the treatment of oral viral infections like Herpes Labialis.

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HIV treatment

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has treatments available to manage symptoms and enable a healthier life.

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