Question 1

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent.
-Pharyngitis

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes 
A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes D

Question 2

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent.
-Stomatitis

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes 
A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes F

Question 3

Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months and are primarily caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) S.pyogenes. 
B) viruses. 
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae. 
D) Staphylococcus aureus. 
A) S.pyogenes. 
B) viruses. 
C) Streptococcus pneumoniae. 
D) Staphylococcus aureus. B

Question 4

An infection of the pharynx that is normally called sore throat,whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and which is characterized by inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or by nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia,is:

Accepted Answer

A) laryngitis. 
B) epiglottitis. 
C) pharyngitis. 
D) Vincent angina. 
A) laryngitis. 
B) epiglottitis. 
C) pharyngitis. 
D) Vincent angina.

Question 5

Also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth,which condition is a mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge?

Accepted Answer

A) Laryngitis 
B) Laryngotracheobronchitis 
C) Epiglottitis 
D) Vincent angina 
A) Laryngitis 
B) Laryngotracheobronchitis 
C) Epiglottitis 
D) Vincent angina

Question 6

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent.
-Epiglottitis

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes 
A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes

Question 7

Inflammation of the larynx that is usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and that is caused almost exclusively by viruses is:

Accepted Answer

A) laryngitis. 
B) laryngotracheobronchitis. 
C) epiglottitis. 
D) Vincent angina. 
A) laryngitis. 
B) laryngotracheobronchitis. 
C) epiglottitis. 
D) Vincent angina.

Question 8

Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening disease because the patient's airway can become completely obstructed (blocked)if not treated.Which bacterium usually causes this disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Haemophilus influenzae type B 
B) Corynebacterium diphtheriae 
C) Streptococcus pyogenes 
D) Type A influenza virus 
A) Haemophilus influenzae type B 
B) Corynebacterium diphtheriae 
C) Streptococcus pyogenes 
D) Type A influenza virus

Question 9

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent.
-Thrush

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes 
A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes

Question 10

Match the disease with its definition.
-Pharyngitis

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes 
A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes

Question 11

Match the disease with its definition.
-Stomatitis

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes 
A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes

Question 12

A relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough,is:

Accepted Answer

A) laryngitis. 
B) laryngotracheobronchitis. 
C) epiglottitis. 
D) pharyngitis. 
A) laryngitis. 
B) laryngotracheobronchitis. 
C) epiglottitis. 
D) pharyngitis.

Question 13

Match the disease with its definition.
-Vincent angina

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes 
A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes

Question 14

An inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes is:

Accepted Answer

A) epiglottitis. 
B) pharyngitis. 
C) Vincent angina. 
D) rhinitis. 
A) epiglottitis. 
B) pharyngitis. 
C) Vincent angina. 
D) rhinitis.

Question 15

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent.
-Rhinitis

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes 
A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes

Question 16

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent.
-Laryngitis

Accepted Answer

A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes 
A) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,rhinovirus,and other viruses 
B) Influenza virus,parainfluenza virus,Mycoplasma 
C) H.influenza 
D) S.pyogenes 
E) Anaerobes including Fusobacterium,Bacteroides,and anaerobic cocci
F)Herpes simplex virus
G)Candida spp.
H)Mixed bacteria with spirochetes

Question 17

Clinical specimens from suspected cases of epiglottitis should be plated at least to _______ agar(s).

Accepted Answer

A) sheep blood 
B) sheep blood and chocolate 
C) Regan-Lowe 
D) charcoal horse blood 
A) sheep blood 
B) sheep blood and chocolate 
C) Regan-Lowe 
D) charcoal horse blood

Question 18

Match the disease with its definition.
-Laryngitis

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes 
A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes

Question 19

Match the disease with its definition.
-Thrush

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes 
A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes

Question 20

Match the disease with its definition.
-Rhinitis

Accepted Answer

A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes 
A) Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the oral cavity caused mostly by herpes simplex virus 
B) Infection of the epiglottis and other soft tissues above the vocal cords whose presentation typically includes fever and difficulty swallowing because of the pain,drooling,and respiratory obstruction with inspiratory stridor 
C) Mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge that is also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth 
D) Relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough 
E) Infection of the pharynx normally called sore throat whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and the possible observation of either inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia
F)Infection of the buccal (cheek)mucosa,tongue,or oropharynx by Candida spp.
G)Inflammation of the larynx usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and caused almost exclusively by viruses
H)Inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes

Exam 68: Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Other Infections of the Oral Cavity and Neck

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent. -Pharyngitis

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent. -Stomatitis

Most cases of pharyngitis occur during the colder months and are primarily caused by:

An infection of the pharynx that is normally called sore throat,whose presentation includes erythematous and swollen tissue and which is characterized by inflammatory exudates,vesicles,and mucosal ulceration or by nasopharyngeal lymphoid hyperplasia,is:

Also called acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis or trench mouth,which condition is a mixed bacterial spirochetal infection of the gingival edge?

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent. -Epiglottitis

Inflammation of the larynx that is usually associated with the common cold or influenza syndromes and that is caused almost exclusively by viruses is:

Epiglottitis is a potentially life-threatening disease because the patient's airway can become completely obstructed (blocked)if not treated.Which bacterium usually causes this disease?

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent. -Thrush

Match the disease with its definition. -Pharyngitis

Match the disease with its definition. -Stomatitis

A relatively common illness in young children,primarily those younger than 3 years of age,whose presentation includes variable fever,inspiratory stridor (difficulty in moving enough air through the larynx),hoarseness,and a harsh,barking,nonproductive cough,is:

Match the disease with its definition. -Vincent angina

An inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane or lining caused mostly by viruses and characterized by fever,increased mucous secretions,inflammatory edema of the nasal mucosa,sneezing,and watery eyes is:

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent. -Rhinitis

Match the clinical condition with the most common agent. -Laryngitis

Clinical specimens from suspected cases of epiglottitis should be plated at least to _______ agar(s).

Match the disease with its definition. -Laryngitis

Match the disease with its definition. -Thrush

Match the disease with its definition. -Rhinitis

Microbial Taxonomy

Bacterial Genetics, metabolism, and Structure

Host-Microorganism Interactions

Laboratory Safety

Specimen Management

Role of Microscopy

Traditional Cultivation and Identification

Nucleic Acid-Based Analytic Methods for Microbial Identification and Characterization

Overview of Immunochemical Methods Used for Organism Detection

Principles of Antimicrobial Action Resistance

Laboratory Methods and Strategies for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing

Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Similar Organisms

Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Similar Organisms

Bacillus and Similar Organisms

Listeria Corynebacterium and Similar Organisms

Erysipelothrix, Lactobacillus, and Similar Organisms

Nocardia, Streptomyces, Rhodococcus, Oerskovia, and Similar Organisms

Enterobacteriaceae

Acinetobacter, Stenotrophomonas, and Other Organisms

Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, and Similar Organisms

Achromobacter, Rhizobium, Ochrobactrum, and Similar Organisms

Chryseobacterium, Sphingobacterium, and Similar Organisms

Alcaligenes, Bordetella Nonpertussis, Comamonas, and Similar Organisms

Vibrio, aeromonas, Plesiomonas Shigelloides, and Chromobacterium Violaceum

Sphingomonas Paucimobilis and Similar Organisms

Moraxella

Eikenella Corrodens and Similar Organisms

Pasteurella and Similar Organisms

Actinobacillus, Kingella, Cardiobacterium, Capnocytophaga, and Similar Organisms

Haemophilus

Bartonella and Afipia

Campylobacter, Arcobacter, and Helicobacter

Legionella

Brucella

Bordetella Pertussis and Bordetella Parapertussis

Francisella

Streptobacillus Moniliformis and Spirillum Minus

Neisseria and Moraxella Catarrhalis

Overview and General Considerations

Laboratory Considerations

Mycobacteria

Obligate Intracellular and Non-culturable Bacterial Agents

Cell Walldeficient Bacteria: Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma

The Spirochetes

Overview of the Methods and Strategies in Parasitology

Intestinal Protozoa

Blood and Tissue Protozoa

Protozoa From Other Body Sites

Intestinal Nematodes

Tissue Nematodes

Blood Nematodes

Intestinal Cestodes

Tissue Cestodes

Intestinal Trematodes

Liver and Lung Trematodes

Blood Trematodes

Overview of Fungal Identification Methods and Strategies

Hyaline Molds, Zygomycetes, Dermatophytes, and Opportunistic and Systemic Mycoses

Dematiaceious Molds