BL2301 - Bacteriology and Parasitology Questions and Answers Rated A+
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BL2301 - Bacteriology and Parasitology
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BL2301 - Bacteriology And Parasitology
BL2301 - Bacteriology and Parasitology
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Which organism causes malaria?
Plasmodium spp.
What is the primary mode of transmission for the bacterium *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*?
Airborne transmission through respiratory droplets.
What type of microorganism is...
BL2301 - Bacteriology and Parasitology
Questions and Answers Rated A+
Which organism causes malaria?
✔✔Plasmodium spp.
What is the primary mode of transmission for the bacterium *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*?
✔✔Airborne transmission through respiratory droplets.
What type of microorganism is responsible for the common cold?
✔✔Virus (specifically Rhinovirus).
What is the main function of the flagella in bacteria?
✔✔To provide motility and allow movement toward or away from stimuli.
Which type of staining technique is used to identify *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*?
✔✔Acid-fast staining.
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,What is the causative agent of schistosomiasis?
✔✔Schistosoma spp.
Which bacterium is known for its ability to form endospores?
✔✔*Bacillus anthracis*.
How are protozoan infections commonly transmitted?
✔✔Through contaminated water or food (fecal-oral route).
What is the most common method of diagnosing *Toxoplasma gondii* infection?
✔✔Serological tests for antibodies.
What does the term "opportunistic pathogen" refer to?
✔✔A microorganism that causes disease in a host with a weakened immune system.
Which bacterium is the most common cause of urinary tract infections?
✔✔*Escherichia coli*.
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,What is the primary vector for the transmission of *Plasmodium* spp.?
✔✔Female Anopheles mosquito.
How does *Staphylococcus aureus* primarily cause infections in humans?
✔✔By producing toxins and causing inflammation.
What is the common diagnostic test for bacterial meningitis?
✔✔Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, including Gram staining and culture.
Which of the following parasites can be transmitted through the consumption of undercooked
pork?
✔✔*Trichinella spiralis*.
What is the treatment for *Giardia lamblia* infection?
✔✔Metronidazole.
What is the term for the ability of bacteria to acquire resistance to antibiotics?
✔✔Antibiotic resistance.
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, How is *Leishmania* spp. typically transmitted?
✔✔Through the bite of an infected sandfly.
What is the characteristic feature of *Streptococcus pneumoniae* on a blood agar plate?
✔✔Alpha-hemolysis, causing a greenish discoloration around colonies.
What is the function of the capsule in bacteria?
✔✔To protect the bacteria from phagocytosis by host immune cells.
Which parasite causes the disease known as "elephantiasis"?
✔✔*Wuchereria bancrofti*.
What is the causative agent of tuberculosis?
✔✔*Mycobacterium tuberculosis*.
Which type of microorganism is *Candida albicans*?
✔✔A fungus.
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