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Quiz about Microbial Disease Is More Than Bacteria

Microbial Disease Is More Than Bacteria Quiz

When people hear the word "microbiology," they think of bacteria. However there is more to human disease caused by microbes than just bacteria.

A multiple-choice quiz by dangrr. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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dangrr

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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240,331

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that causes meningitis, usually in immune compromised hosts. The fungus has a huge capsule. This stain is used to visualize it. Hint

Prussian Blue

Congo Red

Oil Red O

India Ink

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Question 2 of 10

2. We all know that salmonella, shigella, e. coli, etc. cause diarrhea. What amoeba causes bloody diarrhea while producing a diagnostic flask-shaped ulcer? Hint

Entamoeba histolytica

Amoeba amoebaii

Amoeba proteus

Clostridium dificile

3. Sometimes, a diagnosis is made partly on the geographic area. If someone who has been in the southwest United States comes to your office with a fever and erythema nodosum, valley fever would be one of your differential diagnosis? What causes valley fever? Hint

Histoplasma capsulatum

Coccidioides immitis

Blastomyces dermatitidis

Paracoccidioidies brasiliensis

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Question 4 of 10

4. Tapeworms are nasty creatures. The fish tapeworm is no different. It causes vitamin B12 deficiency which in turn causes megaloblastic anemia. Which is the fish tapeworm? Hint

Echinococcus granulosus

Taenia solium

Diphyllobothrium latum

Taenia saginata

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is a common urogenital protozoan that produces a watery, foul smelling, greenish discharge? Hint

Gonorrhea

Trichomonas vaginalis

Chlamydia

Cryptosporidium parvum

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Question 6 of 10

6. Pregnant women should not change cat litter boxes because of what organism? Hint

Trypanosoma cruzi

Toxoplasma gondii

Plasmodium

Pneumocystis carinii

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Question 7 of 10

7. Wuchereria is one of the few nematodes to cause inflammation that blocks lymphatic vessels. This is also known as. Hint

Sporotrichosis

Lymphaticosis

Elephantiasis

Dermatophytosis

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Question 8 of 10

8. Flukes are horrible creatures that cause damage after they penetrate the skin. What medicine is highly useful in getting rid of them? Hint

Metronidazole

Tetracycline

Chloroquine

Praziquantel

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Question 9 of 10

9. We have all heard about malaria and how you get it from the Anopheles mosquito. What organism causes malaria? Hint

Candida albicans

Malaria Malriae

Plasmodium

Sporothrix Schenckii

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finally, ringworm is caused by a what? Hint

Protist

Worm

Fungus

Bacteria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Cryptococcus neoformans is a fungus that causes meningitis, usually in immune compromised hosts. The fungus has a huge capsule. This stain is used to visualize it.

Answer: India Ink

India Ink is not exclusive for this fungus. However, because the huge capsule does not stain, you get a halo around the organism that is very recognizable.

2. We all know that salmonella, shigella, e. coli, etc. cause diarrhea. What amoeba causes bloody diarrhea while producing a diagnostic flask-shaped ulcer?

Answer: Entamoeba histolytica

Entamoeba histolytica is actually quite common. It can live in peace in many people. However, when it does become virulent, it is relentless. Dysentery and damaged intestines is the result. The flask-shaped ulcer is diagnostic for pathologists.

Answer: Coccidioides immitis

Coccidioidies immitis is mainly confined to the southwest United States. It is easily inhaled in the dry desert. Histologically, one would find a spherule filled with endospores in the host. Histoplasma and Blastomyces are found mainly in the Mississippi River valley.

4. Tapeworms are nasty creatures. The fish tapeworm is no different. It causes vitamin B12 deficiency which in turn causes megaloblastic anemia. Which is the fish tapeworm?

Answer: Diphyllobothrium latum

This tapeworm has no suckers or hooks, only two elongated sucking grooves. They have oval eggs with an operculum.

5. What is a common urogenital protozoan that produces a watery, foul smelling, greenish discharge?

Answer: Trichomonas vaginalis

This protozoa mimics the clinical signs of bacterial disease. It is a pear shaped trophozoite with a central nucleus and four flagella.

6. Pregnant women should not change cat litter boxes because of what organism?

Answer: Toxoplasma gondii

Most cats are infected with this organism. Their cysts are in the feces and meat. When they enter the body, they infect macrophages and start the killing. They are bad for pregnant women because they cross the placenta and cause birth defects.

7. Wuchereria is one of the few nematodes to cause inflammation that blocks lymphatic vessels. This is also known as.

Answer: Elephantiasis

This worm is spread by the female mosquito. It is endemic in tropical areas. Causes very characteristic thickening of skin and retention of fluid.

8. Flukes are horrible creatures that cause damage after they penetrate the skin. What medicine is highly useful in getting rid of them?

Answer: Praziquantel

People get flukes by swimming in infested water. Afterwards they can attack the liver, bladder, intestinal tract, lung, etc. Thankfully, they are not prevalent in the United States. Praziquantel has done wonders in these infections.

9. We have all heard about malaria and how you get it from the Anopheles mosquito. What organism causes malaria?

Answer: Plasmodium

There are many different types of Plasmodium, five of which cause malaria in humans. They are Plasmodium vivax, ovale, malariae, knowlesi and falciparum. Vivax and falciparum are the most common.

10. Finally, ringworm is caused by a what?

Answer: Fungus

Did I get you? Ringworm is not a worm, but a fungus. They can be diagnosed by using Wood's lamp or microscopy on a slide treated with 10% KOH. These are common diseases like jock itch or athlete's foot.

Source: Author dangrr

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