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Clinical Microbiology
Clinical Microbiology
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09/15/2008

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Fields of Clinical Microbiology
Definition
Bacteriology, Parasitology, Mycology, Virology
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Types of Bacteria differentiated in Clinical Microbiology
Definition
Aerobic bacteria, Anaerobic bacteria, and Mycobacteria
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*Aerobic bacteria
Definition
*bacteria cultured in O2 or CO2 incubators
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*Anaerobic bacteria
Definition
*bacteria cultured in anaerobic chambers (.05% O2)
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Percent of O2 in anaerobic chambers
Definition
.05% O2
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*Mycobacteria
Definition
*A unique type of bacteria with a wax-like coating
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*Parasitology
Definition
*Study of species that live on or in human body (eukaryotic) e.g. Giardia
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*Mycology
Definition
*Study of yeasts and molds
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Types of fungi
Definition
yeasts, dimorphic, molds
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Types of fungi
Definition
yeasts, dimorphic, molds
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*Virology
Definition
*Study of viruses. e.g. HIV, Influenza
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What is the objective of Clinical Microbiology (Bacteriology)?
Definition
1. Culture and ID pathogenic organisms
2. Differentiate pathogen(s) from Normal flora
3. Preform antibioltic susceptibility tests
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*Normal flora
Definition
*bacteria commonly found on or in body sites of normal, healthy individuals
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*Virulence Factors
Definition
*mechanisms by which pathogens cause disease (their tool box)
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*Epidemiology
Definition
*The study of the incidence (number), mode of transmission, and control of disease in a population
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*Taxonomy
Definition
*Classificaton of living organisms
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*5 Kingdom Classification Scheme
Definition
*Monera, Protista, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia
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Monera
Definition
Bacteria (bacteriology)
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Protista
Definition
Protozoa (parasitology) and algae
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Plantae
Definition
plants
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Fungi
Definition
molds and yeasts (mycology)
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Animalia
Definition
animals in the "5 kingdom classification scheme"
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What is not included in the "5 Kingdom Classification Scheme"?
Definition
Viruses (Virology)
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In the kingdom Monera, what % of bacteria cause disease?
Definition
1%
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*Prokaryotes
Definition
*Single cell bacteria (monera)
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*Eukaryotes
Definition
*Multiple celled organisms (protista, plantae, fungi, animalia)
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What are the 3 classifications in the "3 Domain Classification Scheme"?
Definition
1. Eubacteria (Bacteria)
2. Archaebacteria (Archaea)
3. Eukarya
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*Eubacteria
Definition
*Prokaryotic "true" bacteria in the "3 Domain Classification Scheme"
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*Archaebacteria
Definition
*"Ancient" bacteria that live under exstreame condiditons in the "3 Domain Classification Scheme"
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