Micro 11 & 12

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Fungal cells that produce conidia by growing in length and tapering toward the tip.

Annelides

Penetration of arteries or veins by pathogenic organisms to gain access to the circulatory system.

angioinvasion

Fluconazole and echinocandin are drugs in which general classification?​ a. ​Antimicrobial b. ​Antiviral c. ​Antifungal d. ​Antibacterial

antifungal

The pathogenic presence of a species of yeast in the circulating bloodstream.

candidema

A condition of diffuse inflammation of subcutaneous and connective tissues.

cellulitis

A condition of fungal skin infection also known as tinea.

dermatophytosis

Types of fungal organisms that can exist as either yeast form or mold form depending on the environmental and growth conditions.

dimorphic

Which group of bacteria demonstrate the highest intrinsic antibiotic resistance to vancomycin? a. Group A streptococci b. ​Enterococci c. ​Group B streptococci d. ​Viridans group streptococci

enterococci

​Necrotizing fasciitis is most often the result of a break in the skin allowing which of the following to gain access to deeper tissues and cause damage? a. ​Enterococci b. V​iridans group streptococci c. ​Group A streptococci d. ​Group B streptococci

group A streptococci

Which fungal infection is transmitted by exposure to bat guano or bird droppings?​ a. ​Histoplasmosis b. ​Mucormycosis c. ​Aspergillosis d. ​Coccidiomycosis

histoplasmosis

General term used for a fungal infection which can be superficial, subcutaneous, or systemic in nature.

mycosis

​Fungal infection in humans and animals characterized by a reddened, raised circular shape and usually a clearer center.

ringworm

Chronic bone and bone marrow infections are most commonly caused by:​ a. ​Staphylococcus lugdunensis b. ​Streptococcus pyogenes c. ​Staphylococcus aureus d. ​Streptococcus pneumoniae

s. aureus

A morphological characteristic of being separated by a dividing structure.

septate

Which type of bacteria are characterized by their spherical, grape-cluster appearance?​ a. ​Streptococci b. ​Staphylococci c. ​Viridans group d. ​Enterococci

staphylococci

Which pathogenic bacteria are most commonly responsible for acute pharyngitis and scarlet fever?​ a. ​Staphylococcus aureus b. ​Staphylococcus lugdunensis c. ​Streptococcus pneumoniae d. ​Streptococcus pyogenes

streptococcus pyogenes

Which form of dermatophytosis involves the feet?​ ` a. ​Tinea barbae b. ​Tinea capitis c. ​Tinea manuum d. ​Tinea pedis

tinea pedis

Onychomycosis is a chronic condition also known as which of the following? a. ​Tinea capitis b. ​Tinea unguium c. ​Tinea manuum d. ​Tinea barbae

tinea unguium

Something that is widespread, found everywhere, or constantly encountered.

ubiquitous


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