Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 19, Problem 2FIB
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Staphylococcus is a genus of facultative anaerobic bacteria. Staphylococcus is the most common cause of pimples, folliculitis, and other associated functions. The cells are spherical in shape and are arranged in grape-like clusters. The bacteria of this genus are salt tolerant and hence are able to grow on the salty surface of the cutaneous membrane of humans.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
Which of the following is NOT a possible outcome of Staphylococcus aureus infection?
Carbuncle
None of the other four answers (All are possible outcomes of S. aureus infection)
Scalded skin syndrome
Folliculitis
Toxic shock syndrome
syphilis starts as a painless sore and can be treated with _________.
Type of infection for the following and small info about them:
E. Balantidiasis
F. Sleeping sickness.
G. Toxoplasmosis
Chapter 19 Solutions
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
Ch. 19 - Prob. 1TMWCh. 19 - Prob. 2TMWCh. 19 - Buruli Ulcer Jacques liked living in the...Ch. 19 - A New Cause of Spots Fifty-two-year-old David has...Ch. 19 - Prob. 3TMWCh. 19 - A Painful Rash A mother brings her three-year-old...Ch. 19 - A Child with Warts Ten-year-old Rudy has several...Ch. 19 - Grandfathers Shingles The Davises were excited...Ch. 19 - Prob. 4TMWCh. 19 - Prob. 4CCS
Ch. 19 - Prob. 5TMWCh. 19 - Diagnosis in the Desert In the 1970s,...Ch. 19 - Prob. 6TMWCh. 19 - Prob. 3EDCSCh. 19 - The epidermis ____. a. has an intricate network of...Ch. 19 - Prob. 2MCCh. 19 - Prob. 3MCCh. 19 - Prob. 4MCCh. 19 - Prob. 5MCCh. 19 - Prob. 6MCCh. 19 - Prob. 7MCCh. 19 - Prob. 8MCCh. 19 - Prob. 9MCCh. 19 - Prob. 10MCCh. 19 - Prob. 11MCCh. 19 - Prob. 12MCCh. 19 - Prob. 13MCCh. 19 - Prob. 14MCCh. 19 - Prob. 15MCCh. 19 - Prob. 1MCh. 19 - Prob. 1FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 2FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 3FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 4FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 5FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 6FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 7FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 8FIBCh. 19 - Prob. 9FIBCh. 19 - Most pimples result from infection by ______ not...Ch. 19 - Prob. 1MTFCh. 19 - Prob. 2MTFCh. 19 - Prob. 3MTFCh. 19 - Prob. 4MTFCh. 19 - Prob. 5MTFCh. 19 - Prob. 1SACh. 19 - Prob. 2SACh. 19 - Considering that Pseudomonas aeruginosa and...Ch. 19 - Prob. 4SACh. 19 - Prob. 5SACh. 19 - Describe four enzymes produced by Staphylococcus,...Ch. 19 - Prob. 7SACh. 19 - Prob. 8SACh. 19 - Prob. 9SACh. 19 - Prob. 10SACh. 19 - Label each lesion seen in poxvirus infections.Ch. 19 - Prob. 2VICh. 19 - Prob. 3VICh. 19 - Prob. 1CTCh. 19 - Why is it more difficult to rid a community of a...Ch. 19 - Prob. 3CTCh. 19 - Prob. 4CTCh. 19 - Prob. 5CTCh. 19 - Most DNA viruses replicate within the nucleus of a...Ch. 19 - Prob. 7CTCh. 19 - Prob. 8CTCh. 19 - Prob. 9CTCh. 19 - Prob. 10CTCh. 19 - Prob. 11CTCh. 19 - Why do impetigo and erysipelas occur more commonly...Ch. 19 - Prob. 13CTCh. 19 - Prob. 14CTCh. 19 - Prob. 1CM
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which skin infection is caused by bacteria? Folliculitis Candidiasis. Herpes zoster Dermatophytosisarrow_forwardSalmonella Typhi Who discovered it? When was it discovered? How was it discovered? Kindly answer in detailed and comprehensive manner.arrow_forwardWhy does necrotizing fasciitis require immediate surgery?arrow_forward
- Pathogenesis of trypanosoma cruziarrow_forwardWhich one of the following diseases is not caused by Streptococcus pyrogenes? Group of answer choices 1.Necrotizing fasciitis 2.Toxic shock syndrome 3.Gas gangrene 4. Erysipelasarrow_forward42-year-old presents to the clinic with chronic, debilitating, and bloody diarrhea. He says it began not long after returning from a camping trip. He admits to drinking water from a stream without using a filter or boiling it. You perform (Giardia Stool Antigen) test which comes back negative. What is his likely diagnosis? Trichomonas vaginalis Entamoeba histolytica O Toxoplasma gondii Plasmodium falciparumarrow_forward
- Streptococcus pyogenes, the main causative agent of bacterial pharyngitis (aka “Strep throat”) is differentiated from other Streptococcus species by type of hemolysis; S. pyogenes is ______ hemolytic on a Blood Agar Plate (BAP).arrow_forwardFrom these photos, why has this disease been given the name it has?arrow_forwardAn individual with a wide subpubic angle may be _________. Group of answer choices elderly female non-human afflicted with syphilisarrow_forward
- Staphylococcus aureus has five types of toxins that help out with its virulence. They are enterotoxin, exofoliative toxin, toxic shock syndrome toxin, leukocidin and hemolysins. Please choose 3. Explain the damage they specifically can cause and how this is beneficial to the bacteria.arrow_forwardThe danger of a streptococcal infection of the throat, called a septic sore throat, is that ___. the infection can progress to cause heart damage it can convert to MRSA it can cause anaphylaxis it is likely to cause blindnessarrow_forwardMycobacterium tuberculosis Type of flagella, number and correctly named arrangement of the flagella (example: monotrichous)arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...NursingISBN:9781305964792Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy CorreaPublisher:Cengage LearningMedical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...Health & NutritionISBN:9781305634350Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. SchroederPublisher:Cengage Learning
- Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billin...Health & NutritionISBN:9781337679480Author:GREENPublisher:Cengage
Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative a...
Nursing
ISBN:9781305964792
Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spira...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781305634350
Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billin...
Health & Nutrition
ISBN:9781337679480
Author:GREEN
Publisher:Cengage