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Which term is used to describe microbes that live on us and in us and do not normally cause disease?
Which term is used to describe microbes that live on us and in us and do not normally cause disease?
- Normal flora (correct)
- Indigenous microflora
- Opportunistic pathogens
- Pathogens
What is the term used for microbes that can cause disease but usually do not?
What is the term used for microbes that can cause disease but usually do not?
- Pathogens
- Normal flora
- Opportunistic pathogens (correct)
- Indigenous microflora
Which microbe is an example of an opportunistic pathogen?
Which microbe is an example of an opportunistic pathogen?
- E. coli
- Streptococcus
- Clostridium difficile
- Staphylococcus epidermidis (correct)
What is the term used for microbes that are awaiting the opportunity to cause disease?
What is the term used for microbes that are awaiting the opportunity to cause disease?
Which microbe is now a common cause of infections in patients with indwelling vascular catheters?
Which microbe is now a common cause of infections in patients with indwelling vascular catheters?
Which type of media encourages the growth of very small organisms and offers different gaseous atmospheres within the same medium?
Which type of media encourages the growth of very small organisms and offers different gaseous atmospheres within the same medium?
What is a disadvantage of using broth media?
What is a disadvantage of using broth media?
What is a disadvantage of using solid media?
What is a disadvantage of using solid media?
What advantage does solid media have over broth media?
What advantage does solid media have over broth media?
What advantage does broth media have over solid media?
What advantage does broth media have over solid media?
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