Chapter 18 Recall Questions
What is a pandemic?
A global disease outbreak
What is the term for bacteria that require oxygen to grow?
Aerobes
What are the three primary shapes of bacteria?
Circular, Bacillus-like, spiral
How is Ebola virus spread?
Cough, sneeze and contaminated objects
What birth defect can be caused by the Zika virus?
Defect of the brain, defects of the eyes, hearing deficits, and impaired growth
How is the Zika virus spread?
From a pregnant woman to her fetus
What is the staining process for separating bacteria?
Gram test
Which type of hepatitis is spread by exposure to blood?
Hepatitis B
Who recognized that airborne microorganisms were responsible for post surgical infections?
Joesph Lister
Who is referred to as the "Father of Microbiology"?
Louis Pasteur
Who was responsible for discovering the rabies vaccine?
Louis Pasteur
What is the most resistant form of bacterial life?
Spores
What disease is also known as lockjaw?
Tetanus
Why is microbiology important to the dental assistant?
The dental assistant gains an enhanced understanding of infection control
What tissues are affected by the West Nile virus?
The nervous system causing inflammation in the brain and spinal cord
What is a sign of the first stage of syphilis?
The presence of a painless ulcerating sore
How are prions different from other microorganisms?
They contain only protein and no nucleic acid
How is HIV spread?
Through sexual contact with an infected person and by needle sharing among drug users
What microorganisms is used as the benchmark for the effectiveness of a surface disinfectant?
Tuberculosis
How is the H1N1 virus spread?
When a person touches something that is contaminated with the virus and then touches the eyes nose or mouth before washing hands
