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Microbiology
Undergraduate 1
02/28/2010

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TYPES OF PHYSICAL CONTROL OF MICROBIAL GROWTH
Definition
STERILIZATION, COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION, DISINFECTION, ANTISEPSIS, DEGERMING AND SANITIZATION
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DEFINE STERILIZATION/AND HOW
Definition
DESTRUCTION OR REMOVAL OF ALL FORMS OF MICROBIAL LIFE*INCLUDING ENDOSPORES*BUT NOT PRIONS...DONE BY STEAM UNDER PRESSURE OR STERILIZING GAS(ETHYLENE OXIDE)
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DEFINE COMMERCIAL STERILIZATION/AND HOW
Definition
SUFFICIENT HEAT TREATMENT TO KILL ENDOSPORES OF CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM IN CANNED FOOD...MORE RESISTANT ENDOSPORES MAY SURVIVE BUT THEY WILL NOT GERMINATE-GROW UNDER NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
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DFINE DISINFECTION/ AND HOW
Definition
DESTRUCTION OF VEG. PATHOGENS..BOTH PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL METHODS
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DEFINE ANTISEPSIS/AND HOW
Definition
DESTRUCTION OF VEG. PATHOGENS *ON LIVING TISSUE*...ALMOST ALWAYS CHEMICAL ANTIMICROBIALS
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DEFINE DEGERMING/ AND HOW
Definition
REMOVAL OF MICROBES FROM A LIMITED AREA-SKIN AROUND AN INJECTION SITE...MECHANICAL REMOVAL W/ALCOHOL SOAKED SWAB
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DEFINE SANITIZATION/AND HOW
Definition
TREATMENT INTENDED TO LOWER MOCROBIAL COUNTS ON EATING UTENSIL TO SAFE PUBLIC HEALTH LEVELS...HT WASHING OR DIPPING INTO A CHEM DISINFECTANT
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WHAT ARE SOME INFLUENCES OF EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTIMICRO TREATMENTS-SUCH AS RATE OF MICROBIAL DEATH
Definition
# OF MICROBES
ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES (ORGANIC MATTER MIGHT NEED HIGHER HEAT..BLOOD.VOMIT.FECES)
TIME OF EXPOSURE
MICROBIAL CHARACTERISTICS(G-.G+.ENVELOPE.PRIONS)
Term
HOW DO VARIOUS AGENTS ACTUALLY CONTROL CELLULAR STRUCTURES
Definition
*AGENTS CAN ALTER MEMBRANE PERMEABILITY BY DAMAGING THE PROTEINS/LIPIDS WHICH CAUSE THE CELL TO LEAK
*DAMAGE TO THE PROTEINS/NUCLEIC ACIDS-1.THE PROTEINS ARE ENZYMES WHICH CARRY OUT THE CELL ACTIVITIES..THE H/COVALENT BONDS CAN BE BROKEN-DENATURATION (ADD A SULFATE OR AMINO ACID
2 DAMAGE TO THE NUCL ACIDS INHIBITS DNA/RNA REPLICATION
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COMPARE EFFECTIVENESS OF MOIST HEAT AND DRY HEAT
Definition
1*BOILING-KILLS VEG PATHOGENS, MOST VIRUSES, FUNGI, AND THEIR SPORES W/IN 10 MIN.-2HRS*NOT VERY RELIABLE BUT KILLS MOST PATHOGENS
2*AUTOCLAVE REQUIRES TEMP ABOVE BOILING.STEAM UNDER PRESSURE.PREFERRED METHOD UNLESS MATERIAL DAMAGED BY HEAT/MOISTURE.
3*PASTEURIZATION-INTENT TO LOWER PATHOGENS TO PROLONG QUALITY W/OUT DAMAGING TASTE..METHODS=UHT AND HTST
4*DRY HEAT
-FLAMING.EFFECTIVE STERILIZATION AND INCINERATION.BURN TO ASHES
-HOT AIR STERILIZATION.IN AN OVEN 170'C 2HRS (TAKES LONGER DUE TO TRANSFER OF HEAT TO COOL ITEM)
**DRY HEAT KILLS BY OXIDATION
MOIST-KILLS BY COAGULATING PROTEINS(DENATURING) LIKE EGG FRYING**
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HOW DOES FILTRATION SUPPRESS MICROBIAL GROWTH
Definition
THE PASSAGE OF A LIQUID/GAS THRU MEMBRANE FILTERS SCREENLIKE MATERIAL RETAINS MICROORGANISMS. USED FOR HEAT-SENSITIVE MATERIALS LIKE CULTURE MEDIA, ENZYMES, VACCINES AND ANTIBIOTIC SOLUTIONS. AIR FILTER=HEPA HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE AIR FILTER
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HOW DOES RADIATION KILL CELLS
Definition
DEPENDS ON WAVELENGTH, INTENSITY, AND DURATION "STERILIZING RADIATION"
1 IONIZING
GAMMA(cobolt)penetrate deep/long time to sterilize large masses*THE FOOD INDUSTRY USES LOW-LEVEL ION RAD FOR SPICES/SOME MEAT/VEG.PRINCIPAL EFFECT IS TO RADIATE WATER=HIGHLY REACTIVE HYDROXYL RADICALS WHICH REACT W ORGANIC CELL=DNA.
X RAYS
HIGH ENERGY ELECTRON BEAMS(lower penetrating power but need only seconds of exposure)USED TO STERILIZE PHARMACEUTICALS/DISPOSABLE DENTAL-MED SUPPLIES/PLASTIC SYRINGES/SUTURING MATERIAL/CATHETERS*POSTAL SERVICE USES TOO FOR MAIL-ANTHRAX
*all HAVE SHORTEST WAVELENGTH WHICH CARRIES MORE ENERGIES THAN NONIONIZING.
2 NONIONIZING=LONG WAVELENGTH=UV LIGHT. DAMAGES THE DNA*ORGANISMS MUST BE DIRECTLY EXPOSED.CONTROLS MICROS IN THE AIR"GERMICIDAL LAMP"-ITS CONSIDERED A DISINFECTANT DOES NOT PENETRATE*NOTE THE SUN UV RAYS ARE TOO SHORT TO KILL MOST BACTERIA SCREENED BY OZONE
3 MICROWAVES=NOT MUCH EFFECT DUE TO SOLID FOODS HEAT UNEVENLY=UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF MOISTURE=TRICHENELLOSIS
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WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF THERMAL DEATH POINT.. TDP
Definition
IT IS THE LOWEST TEMP AT WHICH ALL MICROORGANISMS IN A LIQUID SUSPENSION WILL BE KILLED IN 10 MINUTES
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WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF THERMAL DEATH TIME...TDT
Definition
THE MINIMAL LENGTH OF TIME FOR ALL BACTERIA IN A PARTICULAR LIQUID TO BE LIKKED AT A GIVED TEMP
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WHAT IS THE CONCEPT OF DECIMAL REUCTION TIME...DRT OR D VALUE
Definition
IS THE TIME IN MINUTES IN WHICH 90% OF A POP. OF BACTERIA AT A GIVEN TEMP WILL BE KILLED
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HOW DOES LOW TEMP, HIGH PRESSURE SUPPRESS MICROBIAL GROWTH
Definition
LOW=DEPENDING ON PARTICULATE-THE METABOLIC RATE MIGHT BE REDUCED AT REFRIGERATOR TEMP SO THEY WILL NOT REPRODUCE/SYNTHESIZE TOXINS *PSYCHOTROPHS DO THOUGH
THE SLOW FREEZE IS HARMFUL TO BACTERIA BUT 1/3 SURVIVE=TRICHINELLOSIS IN THE FREEZE-THAW CYCLE
HIGH=IS TRANSFERRED EVENLY THRU SUSPENSIONS INSTANTLY IF HIGH ENOUGH.IT ALTERS THE MOLECULE STRUCTURES OF PROTEIN/CARBS RESULTING IN RAPID INACTIVATION OF VEG. BACTERIA CELLS
**ENDOSPORES ARE RESISTANT UNLESS COMBINE HIGH PRESS WITH ELEVATED TEMP TO CAUSE GERMINATION AS IN FRUIT JUICES
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HOW DOES DESICATION, AND OSMOTIC PRESSURE SUPPRESS MICROBIAL GROWTH
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DESICATION=ABSENCE OF WATER.CAN NOT GROW OR REPRODUCE BUT REMAIN VIABLE FOR YRS.
OSMOTIC PRESSURE=USE OF HIGH CONC OF SALTS/SUGARS TO PRESERVE FOOD-HIGH CONC SUBSTANCE CREATES HYPERTONIC ENVIRONMENT THAT CAUSES WATER TO LEAVE THE CELL. SALT-CURE MEAT.SUGAR-PRESERVE FRUITS.BOTH RESEMBLES EA OTHER BC BOTH METHODS DENY THE CELL MOISTURE IT NEEDS FOR GROWTH. MOLDS AND YEASTS MOST CAPABLE OF GROWING IN BOTH-LIKE ACIDIC COND AND MOLDS CAUSE SPOILAGE OF FRUITS/GRAINS/MILDEW
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DESICCATION VARIES IN SPECIES GIVE EXAMPLES OF TIME
Definition
GONORRHEA BACTERIUM=1HR
TUBERCULOSIS BACTERIUM=MONTHS
BACTERIAL SPORES=CENTURIES
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WHAT IS ANOTHER NAME FOR FREEZE-DRYING
Definition
LYOPHILIZION
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TYPES OF CHEMICAL CONTROL OF MICROBIAL GROWTH
Definition
DISINFECTANTS AND ANTISEPTICS
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OSMOTIC PRESSURE UNDERGOES ___
Definition
PLASMOLYSIS
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QUATERNATY AMMONIUM COMPOUND (QUAT)
Definition
cationic detergent w 4 organic groups attached to a central nitrogen atom;
used as a disinfectant
Term
sepsis
Definition
a toxic condition resulting from the growth and spread of bacteria in blood and tissue
Term
microwave is
Definition
electromagnetic radiaion w wavelength between 1021-1023m
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commercial sterilizaion
Definition
process of treating canned goods aimed at destroying endospores of Clostridium butulinum.
Term
what is an iodophor
Definition
a complex of iodine and a detergent
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what is hot-air sterilization
Definition
sterilization by the use of an oven at 170'C for approx 2 hrs
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what is an autoclave
Definition
equipment for sterilization by steam under pressure operated at 15psi and 121'C
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what is aseptic surgery
Definition
techniques used in surgery to prevent microbial contamination of the patient
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what is a tincture
Definition
a solution in aqueous alcohol
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what is a phenolic
Definition
a synthetic derivative of phenol used as a disinfectant
Term
the absence of contamination by unwanted organisms
Definition
what is asepsis
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define the oligodynamic action
Definition
the ability of small amount of a heavy metal compound to exert antimicrobial activity
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Pasteurizing at 72'C for 15 seconds
Definition
high-temperature short time (HTST)pasteurization
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use-dilution test
Definition
method of determing the effectiveness of a disinfectant using serial dilutions
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phenol is also called
Definition
carbolic acid
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flaming
Definition
process of sterilizing an inoculation loop by holding it in an open flame.
Term
aldehyde
Definition
an organic molecule with the functional group
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disk-diffusion method
Definition
an agar-diffusion test to determine microbial susceptibility to chemotherapeutic agents
***also called Kirby-Bauer test
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nitrosamine
Definition
a cacinogen formed by the combination of nitrite and amino acids
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what is disinfection
Definition
any treatment used on inanimate objects to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms; a chemical used is called a disinfectant
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what does it mean if something is thermoduric
Definition
it is heat resistant
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antisepsis
Definition
a chemical method for disinfection of the skin or mucous membranes; the chemical is called an antiseptic
Term
what is a surface-active agent
Definition
any compound that decreases the tension between molecules lyng on the surface of a liquid; also called surfactant
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what is UHT ultra-high-temp treatment
Definition
a method of treating food with high temp (140-150'C) for very short times to make the food sterile so that it can be stored at room temp
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nonionizing radiation
Definition
short-wavelength radiation that does not cause ionization; (UV) radiation
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sterilization
Definition
killing of all microorganisms, including endospores-not prions
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degerming
Definition
removal of microorganisms in an area; also called degermination
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ionizing radiation
Definition
high-energy radiation with a wavelength less that 1nm; causes ionizaion. XRays and gamma rays
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sanitization
Definition
the removal of microbes from eating utensils and food preparation areas.
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halogen
Definition
one of the following elements: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine
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alcohol
Definition
an organic molecule with the functional group --OH
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antibiogram
Definition
report of antibiotic susceptibility of a bacterium
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equivalent treatments
Definition
different methods that have the same effect on controlling microbial growth
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peroxygen
Definition
a class of oxidizing-type sterilizing disinfectants
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desiccation
Definition
removal of water
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chemical agents are used on living tissue as ____________ and inanimate objects as _____________.
Definition
antiseptics;disinfectants
Term
Few chemical agents achieve sterility(T/F)
Definition
True
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Principles of effective disinfection
Definition
1 careful attention to the properties and conc of the deinfectant to be used
2 consider presence of organic matter, degree of contact w microorganisms & temp
Term
what method of test are used for evaluating a disinfectant
Definition
use-dilution test(EFFECTIVENESS against viruses, endospore-forming, mycobacteria, and fungi) and disk-diffusion method (EFFICACY-zone of inhibition)
Term
matching
Definition
sterilization-ethylene oxide;commer. ster-chlostridium bot;degerming-alcohol swab;sanitization-washingHT/dip;sepsis-decay;asepsis-noncontaminated;large autoclaves-retorts;thermoduric-heat resistant;pasteurize-phosphatase test;dry heat-oxidation;flaming-incinerate;hot-air ster-oven;high press- endospores resistant;combinationLH pressure-kill endospores;desiccation-osmotic pressure;lyophilization-freeze drying-preserve
Term
thymine dimers
Definition
inhibit correct replication of DNA
Term
protein denaturation is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
Moist Heat-Boiling,Autoclaving,Pasteurization
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Burning to ashes is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
Direct flaming and incineration- both dry heat
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oxidation is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
hot air sterilization-dry heat
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seperation of bacteria from suspending liquid is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
filtration is useful for sterilizing liquids (enzymes, vaccines) that are destroyed by heat
Term
decreased chemical reactions and possible changes in proteins is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
refrigeration, deep-freezing, lyophilizaion---cold methods* food-frug-culture
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alters the molecular structure of preteins and carbohydrates is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
high pressure-preservation of color, flavors, and nutrient value of fruit juices
Term
disruption of metabolism is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
desiccation; food preservation by removing water from micros;primarily bacteriostatic
Term
plasmolysis is the mechanism of action for what PHYSICAL method of control
Definition
osmotic pressure; food preservation; results in loss of water from cells
Term
In radiation which method of PHYSICAL control destructs the DNA
Definition
Ionizing;sterilizing of pharmaceutical and med/dental supplies;not widespread
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In radiation which method of PHYSICAL control damages the DNA
Definition
nonionizing;radiation does not penetrate;control of closed environment with UV (germicidal) lamp
Term
matching
Definition
Lister-phenol(control surgical infections);phenol-carbolic acid;phenol-control odor;
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derivative of phenol
Definition
phenolics-chemically altered to reduce its irritating qualities or increase antibacterial activity in combination w soap/detergent
Term
phenols injure what which result in leakage of cellular contents
Definition
lipid-containing plasma membranes such as the cell wall of mycobacteria(tb and leprosy) are rich in lipids which make them susceptible to phenol derivitives
Term
what is a useful property of phenolics as disinfectants
Definition
they remain active in the presence of organic compounds-are stable-and persist for long periods after applica
Term
what are phenolics suitable agents for disinfecting
Definition
pus, saliva and feces
Term
a group of chemicals called cresols are phenolics derived from ______
Definition
coal tar; O-phenylphenol the main ingredient in Lysol-GOOD surface disinfectant
Term
Another derivative of phenol that contain two phenolic groups connected by a bridge
Definition
Bisphenols
Term
name the bisphenol used as an ingredient of prescription lotion and used in nurseries because g+ staphylococci and streptococci (which cause skin infections) are very susceptible to it
Definition
HEXACHLOROPHENE (pHisoHex)surgical/hospital micro control
Term
an ingredient in antibacterial soap and at least one toothpaste is a widely used bisphenol. name it and what does it do
Definition
TRICLOSAN inhibits an enzyme needed for the biosynthesis of fatty acids(lipids) which affect the integrity of the plasma membrane;works well on yeasts,g+ and g- except pseudomonas aeruginosa(g-)
Term
matching-bisphenols
Definition
hexachlorophene-pHisoHex(lotion);triclosan-antibacterial soap-NOT pseudomonas aeruginosa though
Term
broad spectrum activity EXCEPTING THE PSEUDOMONADS with a mode of action primarily affecting bacterial cell membrane
Definition
BIGUANIDES; except pseudomonads especially effective on g+/g-;these are NOT sporicidal but have some activity against enveloped viruses. Most common biguanide=chlorhexidine (control skin/mucous membranes) another is alexidine=hand scrub
Term
matching biguanides
Definition
chlorhexidine-skin/mucous membrane;alexidine-hand scrub;biguanides-g+/g- except pseudomonads
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