Chapter 19 DSM

Which of the following genera is not commonly found in dental plaque?

campylobacter

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Which of the following diseases can be prevented by vaccine? Check all that apply

- ratavirus gastroenteritis

- hepatitis A

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For the past days, you have observed your 4-year-old daughter frequently scratching her anal area. You suspect that she may be infected with Enterobius vermicularis and take her to see a doctor. How will the doctor confirm your suspicion, and what will be the suggested treatment?

Tape adhesion test of the anal region for eggs and treat with over-the-counter medication

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Toxins associated with food poisoning that specifically target the intestines are __________.

enterotoxins

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Patients are infected with mumps via _____________.

infected saliva

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Which of the following organisms causes a foodborne infection?

Campylobacter jejuni

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__________ is transmitted mainly via the fecal-oral route.

Hepatitis A

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Which of the following are not key virulence factors of Shigella?

- erythrogenic toxins

- A and B toxins

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Which of the following is considered the most common healthcare-acquired infection?

Infections with Clostridioides difficile

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Lactobacillus and Bacteroides are part of the microbiome associated with the __________.

small and large intestines

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Which of the following statements about amebiasis are correct?

- It is transmitted via contaminated water

- The life cycle consists of two stages: cyst and trophozoite

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Your patient is suffering from fever and complaining of fatigue, chills, and muscle pain. He stated that he returned from a hunting trip about two weeks ago where he had consumed undercooked wild game. What is he likely suffering from?

Trichinellosis

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The best way to prevent the spread of a norovirus infection among a population is __________.

the speedy decontamination of surfaces with chlorine bleach solution

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Which of the following tests is done to indirectly identify the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the stomach of a patient?

Urea breath test

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A patient is presenting with the following signs and symptoms: diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, and fever. The patient indicated consuming slightly undercooked chicken three days ago. What is the patient likely suffering from?

Campylobacteriosis

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"Rice water" stool is a sign of __________.

cholera

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A course of infection with Schistosoma is described as having three stages. During the __________ stage, a rash or itchy skin is present at the site of infection.

migratory

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After your dog drank puddle water at the dog park a few days prior, he is now suffering from severe diarrhea. The vet observed cysts in his stool sample. Which organism likely infected your dog?

Giardia lamblia

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Consuming undercooked, contaminated hamburgers and unpasteurized dairy and juices may cause infection with __________.

Escherichia coli O157:H7

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The condition in which the stomach is inflamed is called __________.

gastritis

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Cryptosporidium has a complex life cycle. Which of the following is the infectious form of the parasite?

oocysts

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In addition to raw eggs, undercooked chicken products, and seafood, which of the following has also been associated with Salmonella enterica serovars infections?

pet reptiles

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Which of the following would not likely protect you from digestive system infections?

increasing sugar intake

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