Infectious Diseases wk14 quiz

A set of vocabulary flashcards reviewing key pathogenic microorganisms, the diseases they cause, and medical terms from lecture quiz questions.

Clostridium perfringens

The pathogenic organism responsible for causing gas gangrene.

Staphylococcus aureus

The pathogenic bacteria responsible for causing most post-operative wound infections.

Amebic dysentery

An infection occurring following fecal contamination of food or drink caused by Entamoeba histolytica.

Clostridium tetani

The pathogenic bacteria responsible for causing tetanus.

Bacteremia

A bacterial infection of the bloodstream.

Escherichia coli

Infections that are often identified as the agent of urinary tract infections, sepsis, diarrheal disease, and neonatal meningitis.

Clostridium difficile

An opportunistic pathogen that is a commensal in the human GI tract, is resistant to stomach acids, causes severe, long-lasting diarrhea, and is considered one of the most common healthcare-associated infections.

Campylobacter jejuni

A zoonotic pathogen that is the primary cause of diarrheal disease in humans and the leading cause of gastroenteritis worldwide, transmitted by ingesting raw or undercooked meats, unpasteurized milk, or contaminated water.

Pink eye

Another name for conjunctivitis.

Streptococcus pyogenes

The bacterial pathogen that is the primary cause of streptococcal pharyngitis.