SSUET Biomedical Science Program Infectious Diseases Quiz III

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Which method is commonly used to visualize and identify bacterial species based on their cell wall structure?

  • Serology
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
  • Staining (correct)
  • Blood culture

What technique allows scientists to study the morphology and structure of microorganisms?

  • Electron microscopy (correct)
  • PCR
  • Blood culture
  • Serology

Which method is commonly used to determine the antibiotic susceptibility of a bacterial isolate?

  • Staining
  • Culture and sensitivity (correct)
  • Blood culture
  • Serology

Which microbiological method is used to identify bacterial species based on their antigenic properties?

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Which technique is commonly used to detect the presence of viral genetic material in a patient sample?

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Which method involves the growth of microorganisms on selective media followed by biochemical tests for identification?

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What technique allows scientists to selectively amplify specific regions of DNA for identification purposes?

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Which method is used to identify specific proteins produced by a microorganism?

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What technique is commonly used to identify fungal species based on their morphological characteristics?

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What type of testing is used to detect the presence of viral antigens in patient samples?

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Which method involves the use of specific antibodies to directly visualize the presence of a microorganism in a patient sample?

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What technique is commonly used to amplify viral genetic material for diagnosis?

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What type of testing is used to detect the presence of viral antigens in patient samples?

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Which method is used to identify specific proteins produced by a microorganism?

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What technique is commonly used to identify fungal species based on their morphological characteristics?

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Which microbiological method is commonly used to identify fungal species based on their morphological characteristics?

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What type of testing is used to detect the presence of viral antigens in patient samples?

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What technique allows scientists to selectively amplify specific regions of DNA for identification purposes?

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Which method is used to identify specific proteins produced by a microorganism?

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Which method involves the growth of microorganisms on selective media followed by biochemical tests for identification?

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Bacterial species visualization

Visualizes bacteria based on cell wall structure.

Electron microscopy

Studies detailed morphology of microorganisms.

Culture and sensitivity

Determines a bacteria's susceptibility to antibiotics.

Serology

Identifies bacteria by their antigenic properties.

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NAATs

Detects viral genetic material in samples.

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Culture-based methods

Microorganisms grow on selective media, followed by biochemical tests for identification.

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PCR

Selectively amplifies DNA regions.

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Western blot

Identifies specific proteins produced by microorganisms.

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Fungal identification

Identifies fungi via morphology.

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Immunohistochemistry

Detects viral antigens in samples.

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Immunofluorescence

Uses antibodies to visualize microorganisms directly.

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PCR

Amplifies viral genetic material for diagnosis.

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Immunohistochemistry

Detects viral antigens in patient samples.

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Western blot

Identifies specific proteins from microorganisms.

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Staining

Fungal ID based on shape & structure.

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ELISA

Detects viral antigens.

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PCR

Selectively amplifies DNA.

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Serology

Identifies specific protiens

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Culture and sensitivity testing

Microorganisms grow on selective media and biochemical tests for identification

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