Micro 11 & 12
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. Viridans 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
