Question 1

Survival mechanisms of fungi that successfully invade the body include:

Accepted Answer

A)  the presence of an antiphagocytic capsule. 
B)  resistance to digestion within macrophages. 
C)  destruction of phagocytes (e.g. ,neutrophils). 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  the presence of an antiphagocytic capsule. 
B)  resistance to digestion within macrophages. 
C)  destruction of phagocytes (e.g. ,neutrophils). 
D)  all of the above.

Question 2

The TORCH immunoglobulin M (IgM)and IgG assay includes detection of all the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  cytomegalovirus (CMV). 
B)  Epstein-Barr virus. 
C)  rubella. 
D)  infectious mononucleosis. 
A)  cytomegalovirus (CMV). 
B)  Epstein-Barr virus. 
C)  rubella. 
D)  infectious mononucleosis.

Question 3

A zoonosis is any infectious disease that can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  transmitted (by a vector)from humans to wild and domestic animals. 
B)  transmitted (by a vector)from other animals,both wild and domestic,to humans. 
C)  transmitted from birds to humans. 
D)  transmitted from humans to gorillas. 
A)  transmitted (by a vector)from humans to wild and domestic animals. 
B)  transmitted (by a vector)from other animals,both wild and domestic,to humans. 
C)  transmitted from birds to humans. 
D)  transmitted from humans to gorillas.

Question 4

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description.

-TORCH syndrome

Accepted Answer

A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus,intracranial calcification,and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes) 
A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus,intracranial calcification,and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes)

Question 5

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)is the cause of two different types of clinical diseases resulting from the same viral infection.

-Primary infection with the virus results in the clinical manifestations of __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Shingles 
B) Chickenpox 
A) Shingles 
B) Chickenpox

Question 6

MATCHING
Match the microorganism with the appropriate procedural method (use an answer only once). 
  
-Histoplasmosis

Accepted Answer

A) Latex particle agglutination 
B) ImmunoCAP system 
C) Fungus media nucleic acid probe 
A) Latex particle agglutination 
B) ImmunoCAP system 
C) Fungus media nucleic acid probe

Question 7

Fungal infections can be opportunistic infections in patients who:

Accepted Answer

A)  have AIDS. 
B)  are immunosuppressed with medications. 
C)  are transplant patients receiving antirejection medicines. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  have AIDS. 
B)  are immunosuppressed with medications. 
C)  are transplant patients receiving antirejection medicines. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 8

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description.

-Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Accepted Answer

A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus,intracranial calcification,and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes) 
A) The most common congenital virus infection 
B) A spectrum of congenital defects 
C) Hydrocephalus,intracranial calcification,and retinochoroiditis-the most common manifestations of tissue damage 
D) Sequelae of virus infection (include three distinct neurologic syndromes)

Question 9

Antibodies associated with body defenses against parasites include _______-type antibodies.

Accepted Answer

A)  IgM 
B)  IgG 
C)  IgE 
D)  both b and c 
A)  IgM 
B)  IgG 
C)  IgE 
D)  both b and c

Exam 15: The Immune Response in Infectious Diseases

Survival mechanisms of fungi that successfully invade the body include:

The TORCH immunoglobulin M (IgM)and IgG assay includes detection of all the following except:

A zoonosis is any infectious disease that can be:

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description. -TORCH syndrome

Varicella-zoster virus (VZV)is the cause of two different types of clinical diseases resulting from the same viral infection. -Primary infection with the virus results in the clinical manifestations of __________.

MATCHING Match the microorganism with the appropriate procedural method (use an answer only once). -Histoplasmosis

Fungal infections can be opportunistic infections in patients who:

Match the infectious diseases with the appropriate description. -Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Antibodies associated with body defenses against parasites include _______-type antibodies.

An Overview of Immunology

Antigens and Antibodies

Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Granulocytes and Mononuclear Cells

Cells and Cellular Activities of the Immune System: Lymphocytes and Plasma Cells

Soluble Mediators of the Immune System

Safety in the Immunology-Serology Laboratory

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Basic Serologic Laboratory Techniques

Point-Of-Care Testing

Agglutination Methods

Electrophoresis Techniques

Labeling Techniques in Immunoassay

Automated Procedures

Molecular Techniques

A Primer on Vaccines

Streptococcal Infections

Syphilis

Vector-Borne Diseases

Toxoplasmosis

Cytomegalovirus

Infectious Mononucleosis

Viral Hepatitis

Rubella and Rubeola Infections

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Hypersensitivity Reactions

Immunoproliferative Disorders

Autoimmune Disorders

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Solid Organ Transplantation

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Tumor Immunology

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