can cause itching and cracking between the toes and is commonly known as Athlete's Foot
If a patient were complaining of itching of the scalp, pus-filled lesions on the scalp, and bald patches, you could conclude that the patient has:
How can ringworm be prevented?
keep the skin clean and dry; good hygiene, such as regular hand washing; avoid sharing towels, hats, clothinng, and other personal items with infected individuals
Microscopic organisms that live off the dead tissues of your skin, hair, and nails are:
Hantavirus belongs to which family?
Hantavirus contains which type of genetic material?
three segments of RNA
Hantavirus is spread via:
rodent saliva, urine, and feces
Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease has which diagnostic symptom?
Hantavirus Pulmonary Disease has roughly what mortality rate?
one third (1/3)
How many children will be infected with RSV by the age of 2?
almost all children will be infected by age 2
the number one cause of hospitalization in children under 1 year of age
RSV is transmitted by which of the following?
direct and indirect contact and droplet
The most common symptoms of RSV are:
fever, runny nose, cough, and decreased appetite
The best prevention method for RSV is:
frequent hand washing
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) is:
a non-motile rod-shaped bacterium; an obligate aerobe; an acid-fast bacteria; and a faculatative intracellular parasite
The signs and symptoms of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) are all of the above except:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) spreads when a person with the untreated disease?
speaks, coughs, and sneezes
People who have a higher risk of getting Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) are?
healthcare workers in close contact with an active TB patient
Whooping cough was named by:
Whooping cough is caused by:
The scientists who developed the first vaccine against Whooping cough are:
Jules Bordet and Octacve Gengou
Bordetella pertussis, the bacterium that causes Whooping cough is:
All of the following statements are true, except:
Pertussis is an epidemic disease in the US (it is endemic)
What is the causative agent of the STD, Trichomoniasis?
Men frequently develop which of the following symptoms?
Trichomoniasis is transmitted by which of the following?
direct or indirect contact
What is the best method of prevention for Trichomoniasis?
Women most commonly mistake Trichomoniasis for a ___.
The rubella virus is?
one serotype and has an envelop and the rubella virus is non-segmented
What are the symptoms of rubella?
red or pink rash; runny nose; headaches; and joint pain
What is the blood test that is done to determine if you have rubella or if you have had the vaccine?
the number of AB to determine if you have rubella now or in the past or if you have had the vaccine
What are the problems that are caused by CRS (Congenital Rubella Syndrome)?
hearing and vision loss; neurological problems; and congenital heart defects
What is true about the rubella virus?
it is more common in the spring months in the northern hemisphere
What childhood virus puts you at risk for shingles?
The shingles vaccine, Zostavax, is for people:
over the age of 60
A person with shingles:
can give another person chickenpox and is highly contagious
Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN) occurs in what percentage of people over the age of 60?
The causative agent of shingles is:
chickenpox and Varicella-Zoster virus
Clostridium difficile is:
an anaerobic bacillus
The main symptom of Clostridium difficile is:
Clostridium difficile is diagnosed by:
a stool culture
After being diagnosed with a mild case of Clostridium difficile, doctors will begin treatment with:
To prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile after caring for an infected patient, you should:
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after disposing of your protective gloves and gown
MRSA stabds for___?
Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
MRSA is spread by:
What is the single most important measure for preventing the spread of MRSA?
How is MRSA most commonly diagnosed?
Which of these is a common symptom of an MRSA infection?
a red, swollen pimpl or boil
What does HA-MRSA stand for?
Hospital Acquired - Methicillin S. aureus; Hospital Acquired - Multidrug resistant S. aureus; Healthcare associated Methicillin S. aureus; and Healthcare associated Multidrug resistant S. aureus
When was HA-MRSA first discovered?
Where can you contract HA-MRSA?
HA-MRSA can be transmitted by direct contact. Which one of these would be direct contact?
Which test can be used to diagnose HA-MRSA?
Nucleic Acid Amplification Test
Pinworms that affect humans only are:
How are pinworms transmitted?
direct contact; exposure to eggs; and contamination of bedding, clothes, etc.
Pinworms are most common in whom?
The most common symptoms of pinworms are:
What does retroinfection mean?
larvae hatch and migrate back inside the anus
What is the number one line of defense to avoid getting tapeworm?
thoroughly cook meats and freshwater fish
The anatomy of a tapeworm consists of all parts except:
brain (worm has a head - scolex, body system, and proglottids)
The head of the tapeworm may be called:
Where do most tapeworms live in the human body?
How do tapeworms exit the human body?
The term "peridontal" means:
around the tooth
What is the primary cause of peridontal disease?
What microbe is known to be the main culprit for peridontal disease?
Which of the following diseases is possibloy linked with peridontal disease?
Who said, "A person can't have good general health without good oral health"?
Former US Surgeon General C. Everett Koop
E. coli 0157:H7 is:
gram negative bacillus
Common symptoms of E. coli:
usually begin 3-4 days after exposure; usually subside in a week in adults; can include nausea and vomiting; and can include watery or bloody diarrhea
E. coli is normally tested with:
laboratory testing of stool sample
Risk factors for E. coli include:
weakened immune system and eating undercooked hamburger
How is E. coli transmitted?
person to person; contaminated water source; fresh produce, and at petting zoos
Baby, baby, baby! To the dismay of 13 yr old girls across the world, Justin Bieber is suddenly infected with Ebola! What are his symptoms?
Fever, diarrhea, vomiting, and possible internal and external bleeding
The Rock is starring in a blockbuster action movie where he plays a former Marine-turned doctor who is hired by WHO to lead a group of fierce, yet compassionate, mercinaries in a search to find the natural reservoir for the most deadly strain of Ebole. Which strain is he searching for?
Our favorite lab teacher, Mrs. Whitmire, is from the Philippines. Which strain of Ebole is she most likely to have?
The Ebola virus is also commonly known as EHF. What does EHF stand for?
Ebola Hemorrhagic fever
On his recent crazed hiatus from "Two-AND-A-HALF-MEN," Charlie Sheen travels to Africa for some R&R. While there, he contracts Ebola. Which of the following is why?
he comes in direct contact with infected animals; he received it as a nosocomial infection; he received it via person to person contact
Dental Caries is caused by:
gram positive Streptococcus mutans
What structure of the S. mutans allows it to attach to the tooth surface?
What are the 3 factors that contribute to the formation of dental caries?
Streptococcus mutans, dextran, and Actinomycetes
Which of the following is not considered part of the restoritive treatment for dental caries?
Which of the following statements is true about dental caries?
it is an epidemic disease, an endemic disease, can become a systemic infection, and can cause death
What is the causative agent for CJD?
What is the cure for CJD?
How many cases of CJD are there worldwide each year?
What is the main CJD type?
Who is most at risk to contract CJD?
healthcare workers in contact with a CJD patient
The bacteria responsible for Tetanus is:
What is the exotoxin that is responsible for the symptoms of Tetanus?