Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Chapter 21, Problem 9MCQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Bacterial skin infection manifests in the form of skin rashes and the diagnosis is made by visualizing microbes through gram’s staining and microscopy of the skin scrapping.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solutionStudents have asked these similar questions
None
Match the characteristic with the correct disease
Clostridium tetani
Varicella virus
Rubeola virus
Papillomavirus
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Streptococcus pyogenes
A.
green pigmentation
B.
forced muscle contractions
C.
small tumors
D.
reactivation of the infection
E.
honey colored crust at infection site
F.
Koplik's spots
Match column A to B
Chapter 21 Solutions
Microbiology: An Introduction
Ch. 21 - Discuss the usual mode of entry of bacteria into...Ch. 21 - What bacteria are identified by a positive...Ch. 21 - Prob. 3RCh. 21 - Complete the table of epidemiology below.Ch. 21 - Why do some states require a test for antibodies...Ch. 21 - Prob. 6RCh. 21 - Prob. 7RCh. 21 - Prob. 8RCh. 21 - Prob. 9RCh. 21 - Prob. 10R
Ch. 21 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 21 - A 12-year-old boy had a fever, rash, headaches,...Ch. 21 - A patient has conjunctivitis. If you isolated...Ch. 21 - You microscopically examine scrapings from a case...Ch. 21 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 21 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 21 - A laboratory test used to determine the identity...Ch. 21 - Prob. 2ACh. 21 - Prob. 3ACh. 21 - Prob. 4ACh. 21 - Prob. 1CAECh. 21 - Prob. 2CAECh. 21 - Prob. 3CAE
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
- 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 first step in the clinical diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is aGram stain of blood or cerebrospinal fluid. What other bacterialspecies could be mistaken for N. meningitidis at this stage of theidentification process?a. Moraxella catarrhalis b. Staphylococcus epidermidis c. Streptococcus agalactiae d. Enterococcus faecalisarrow_forwardThe bubo of bubonic plague is a/an a. ulcer where the fl ea bite occurred b. granuloma in the skin c. enlarged lymph node d. infected sebaceous glandarrow_forward
- Type of infection for the following and small info about them: A. Naegleria fowleri B. Acanthamoeba species C. Entamoeba histolytica D. Giardiasis E. Balantidiasis F. Sleeping sickness. G. Toxoplasmosis.arrow_forwardIs the TREPONEMA PALLIDUM HAEMAGGLUTINATION TEST (TPHA) test specific for Treponema pallidum? Create an illustration showing a passive haemagglutination reaction Discuss how Syphilis causes diseasearrow_forwardGroup of school children suffered from skin lesion on head characterized by raised ring-like lesion and inflamed. Epidemiological study indicated that the infection transmitted through infected scales hyphae or arthroconidia on the skin; what is your diagnosis? O a. Candidiasis O b. highly suggestive of tinea corporis. O c. May be tinea capitis d. Sporotrichosisarrow_forward
- Determine the host and location of the following: A. Entamoeba hartmanni B. Entamoeba coli C. Entamoeba polecki D. Entamaeba gingivalis E. Endolimax nana F. Entamoeba dispar G. Iodamoeba butschlii H. Acanthamoeba keratitis I. Toxoplasma gondii J. Naegleria fowleri Answer A-Jarrow_forwardSeveral persons working in an exercise gym acquired an acute diseasecharacterized by fever, cough, pneumonia, and headache. Treatmentwith erythromycin cleared it up. The source was never found, but anenvironmental focus was suspected.a. What do you think might have caused the disease?b. People in a different gym got skin lesions after sitting in aredwood hot tub. Which pathogen could have caused that?arrow_forwardSelect the incorrect characteristic of Candida albicans: A. Commonly causes nappy rash and vaginitis B. Can become opportunistic in the immunocompromised C. Part of the oral commensal flora D. Filamentous mould causing deep-seated infectionarrow_forward
- An American tourist was brought to the Emergency Room because of an alarming serpiginous track on his arm. The lesions itched continuously, and were painful to touch. He had just returned from holiday where he spent considerable period relaxing on public beaches, and had observed stray dogs on the beach. Photograph of forearm showing serpiginous lesions. a. What is the diagnosis ? b. How is this infection acquired? c. What therapy is appropriate? d. Why are dogs and cats not permitted on beaches in resort areas?arrow_forwardA young Honduran female patient presented with a huge cutaneous ulcer involving the right shoulder. She had been involved in an agricultural clearance project in the interior of the country. a. What parasite/s might cause such a lesion? b. How would you diagnose this infection? c. How is this infection usually acquired? d. How do these parasites evade the immune response?arrow_forwardSelect the letter of the choice that best completes the statement. Using clean linens and equipment will help break the chain of infectiona. between reservoir and portal of entry.b. between portal of exit and mode of transmission.c. between agent and reservoir.d. between portal of entry and host.arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Essentials of Pharmacology for Health ProfessionsNursingISBN:9781305441620Author:WOODROWPublisher:Cengage
Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Professions
Nursing
ISBN:9781305441620
Author:WOODROW
Publisher:Cengage