AAMI Microbiology for Embalmers Unit 1 Questions with Answers, A+

Staphylococci - irregular grape-like clusters Normal Flora - the microbial population that lives with the host in a healthy condition. Pyogenic Coccus - what is staphylococcus commonly referred to as? Staphylococcus Aureus - one species of Genus Staphylococcus that our body doesnt normally have? Pyogenic - pus producing Staphylococcus Aureus - this microbe typically causes infections of the skin and superficial tissues of the body, where it results in: Boils Furuncles Carbuncles Pimples Lungs, Kidneys - what organs can staphylococcus aureus cause systemic infections too? Exotoxin - staphlyococcus aureus also results in the formation of a dangerous ___________. Enterotoxin - a type of exotoxin that affects the intestines of the person who eats the contaminated food. Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea - what are the symptoms of food intoxication? Nosocomial - these types of infections are acquired in hospital of medical facilities. Nosocomial - staphylococcus aureus causes the majority of __________ infections. Toxic Shock Syndrome - chemicals promote growth of endogenous strains of staphylococcus aureus. This microbe produces an exotoxin that eventually produces multiple organ failure. Staphylococcus Aureus - mode of transmission: - direct person to person - nasal carriers - animals Person to Person - what is the most common mode of transmission for staphylococcus aureus? Staphylococcus Aureus - portals of entry and exit: enters- skin, mouth, nose, throat exits - secretions from mouth, nose, throat or lesions caused by the agent. Natural - we have _________ immunity from staphylococcus aureus. Serum Antibodies - _________ show that everyone has had some exposure to staphylococcus aureus. Alpha Hemolytic - streptococcal organisms that causes slight or incomplete hemolysis Tooth Abscess, Sinus Infections - what are 2 examples of Alpha Hemolytic Beta Hemolytic - the most virulent streptococcal organism that causes complete hemolysis, acute and fulminating infections. Gamma - streptococcal organisms that are normally non-pathogenic and non-hemolytic. Cellulitis - what is the typical lesion associated with hemolytic strep? Cellulitis - a diffuse, edematous inflammation of solid tissue. Strep Throat - what is the most common infection related to streptococcus pyogenes? Streptococcus Pyogenes - strep throat is one of the most common infections related to __________ Streptococcus Pyogenes - this organism affects: - throat - nose - sinuses - ears - lower respiratory tract - lungs - bloodstream - heart - joints Streptococcus Pyogenes - this is caused by one of the beta hemolytic organisms that affect the throat, most often as a local infection. Beta Hemolytic - streptococcus pyogenes is caused by one of the _____ __________ organisms that affect the throat, most often as a local infection. Local - what type of infection is strep throat?