What are some characteristics of microbes and infectious agents that would require handling in a BSL-3 laboratory?

Q: Identify and describe the 4 wet-heat methods that are used to control microbial growth.

A: The different methods used for controlling the growth of microbes by moist heat are boiling,…

Q: If a bacterial isolate shows intermediate to moderate resistance to an antimicrobial, how might this…

A: Bacteria are microscopic single-celled prokaryotes that thrive in diverse environmental conditions.…

Q: Another method of microbial control is filtration. List down at least 5 kinds of filters which could…

A: Filterationn sterilization It is the removal of microbes by the passage of a liquid or gas through a…

Q: What are the 2 most important reasons for using a positive control in Microbiology tests? What are…

A: A control test is used to set a reference for comparison in microbiological tests. It helps the…

Q: Which disinfectant is the most effective? and why? Which disinfectant(s) is (are) bactericidal? and…

A: Disinfectant A is most effective as  there is no growth of salmonella choleraesuis at dilution 1:2…

Q: Which one of the following methods of antimicrobial susceptibility testing requires a dilution…

A: Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is a method which is used for determination of antimicrobials…

Q: Choose one specific way from each of the two methods of inhibiting the growth of microbes below.…

A: The organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoa are deactivated, eliminated, and killed in the…

Q: What are the most common methods of male and female surgical sterilization?

A: Fertilization is a natural process of producing children and offspring where the male gamete(sperm)…

Q: What are the possible problems/limitations to be encountered in a laboratory experiment about the…

A: Introduction  Microbial isolation refers to the process of separating individual microorganisms from…

Q: Briefly compare filtration and ionising radiation as antimicrobial control methods

A: Various types of physical techniques are used for removing microorganisms. Most of the physical…

Q: What are the physical methods of microbial control

A: Control of microorganisms is fundamental to forestall the transmission of illnesses and disease,…

Q: Explain the different categories that determine when equipment must be disinfected or sterilized.…

A: In high-risk environments, medical devices are used. These environments are exposed to highly…

Q: What are the differences between sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, degermination, and…

A: Sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, degermination, and sanitization processes are essential for…

Q: what practical importance are air-borne microorganisms to the laboratory workers?  What precautions…

A: Air is the carrier of many microbes. These microbes that are suspended in air particles are called…

Q: Name 4 different sterilization/disinfecting methods, how they fight microbes,

A: STERILIZATION :  It is the process in which removal of all the living forms (microorganisms) and…

Q: Compare and contrast antisepsis, disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization with regard to…

A: Microbes are the microscopic organisms that grow on different objects and surfaces in the…

Q: What is Pasteurization?

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Q: What is the effect of moist heat and dry heat? Define TDT and TDP. What is the minimum sterilization…

A: Sterilization is defined as a technique which is used for complete removal, killing or deactivation…

Q: How would you identify this unknown bacteria using a flowchart and the bacteria below as a possible…

A: Biochemical tests in Microbiology help in distinguishing and identifying bacteria. Through the…

Q: What specific medium must be used in testing the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs?

A: The specific medium that must be used in testing the effectiveness of antimicrobial drugs is…

Q: A Pure colony is needed for inoculation in sterile water, a small portion of culture media was…

A: Introduction  Culture is referred to the process of growing the cell outside the animal or plant…

Q: What is the differece between disinfection and sterilization? What is the dfference between…

A: Disinfection and sterilization are essential for ensuring that medical and surgical instruments do…

Q: Match the physical and chemical methods of control with its use, mode of action etc. Purify H₂0…

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Q: Clearly define the terms sterilization, disinfection, decontamination, sanitization, antisepsis, and…

A: Hygiene stands for some practices that are performed to preserve health. Most of the microbes, which…

Q: What are the possible causes of having Too Numerous To Count (TNTC) bacterial colonies in an agar…

A: Introduction Bacteria is a prokaryotic, unicellular organism. They belong to the kingdom Monera.…

Q: You have learned many different techniques so far this semester that allow us to identify pathogenic…

A: A pathogen is an organism that causes illness in its host, with virulence referring to the intensity…

Q: Explain the usage as antimicrobial agents and disinfectants of Phenol and phenolics, alcohols,…

A: Introduction An Antimicrobial Agent Is A Chemical That Kills Or Inhibits The Growth Of Bacteria.…

Q: explain any six (6) objectives of surveillance in public health and describe the features of passive…

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Q: The Kirby -Bauer antimicrobial sensitivity testing method relies on:    A. The inhibition of one…

A: In Kirby -Bauer antimicrobial sensitivity testing method zone of inhibition is  measured to…

Q: Why is it important to use sterile practices when working with microorganisms?

A: Microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi (mold and yeast), protists, archaea, algae,…

Q: microbial growth

A: The control of microbial growth may involve sterilization, disinfection, antisepsis, sanitization,…

Q: After streaking microbial culture on agar plates and observing colonial growth, TMTC usually…

A: TMTC ("Too Many to Count") is a condition in which the number of colonies on an agar plate exceeds…

Q: Name 2 indirect methods for measuring microbial growth and describe how each is performed. a. i.…

A: Two indirect methods for measuring microbial growth are :  1. Turbidimetric method 2. Standard plate…

Q: Identify one hazard and one associated risk present in an actual microbiology laboratory.

A: Hazard can be referred to a source which is potential to cause damage or harm to something. Hazard…

Q: What is the relationship between dilution factors and the efficacy of antimicrobial agents in…

A: The relationship between dilution factors and the efficacy of antimicrobial agents refers to the…

Q: Write briefly about Metabolism of drugs ( just 5 lines )

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