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Exam III Overview
Cypress College Exam III Overview
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 3
10/20/2011

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Term
Define Intermediate Host?
Definition
Asexual Reproduction
Term
Define Definitive Host.
Definition
Sexual Reproduction
Term
What is the mechanism of type 2 exotoxin?
Definition
Membrane disrupting toxin --> Makes protien channels in plasma membrane which leads to lysis of the cell.
Term
What is the enzyme that helps the pathogen invade the host? (2)
Definition
Collagenase & Hemolysin
Term
What is the active form of a parasite called?
Definition
Trophozoites
Term
What does NOT apply to endotoxins?

a. Neutralized by antitoxin
b. Gram -
c. Lipid
d. Cause fever
Definition
Neutralized by antitoxin
Term
What is the most common noscomial infection?
Definition
UTI, Pneumonia
Term
What diseases has a group A Streptococcal infection?
Definition
Streptocococcal Pharyngitis
Term
What is the virulence factor of TB?
Definition
Mycolic Acid
Term
What is the acusative agent of Pneumococcal Pneumonia?
Definition
Streptococcal Pneumoniae
Term
What is the main virulence factor of petussis?
Definition
Cytotoxin
Term
Diphtheria has a high lethal dose of ______?
Definition
.0002
Term
What is the diagnostic test for pneumonia?
Definition

Serotyping (Blood Typing)

 

Term
Symptoms of Hep A?
Definition
Jaundice, N/V, Fever, HEADACHE, Chills.
Term
Symptoms of Shigellosis?
Definition
Bloody Shit
Term
Pertusis is also called?
Definition
Whooping Cough
Term
List the Cysticercosis Stages
Definition

1. Intermediate host Infected

2. Egg --> Oncosphere

3. Cysticera Larvae in muscle --> Infectious Meat

4. Human Eat undercooked/raw meat --> Infection

5. Human = Definite Host --> GI Tract.

6. Scolex attach to Intestine Wall

7.Sexual Reproduction in large instetine. --> Poo.

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