ACTS LAB REVIEWER Flashcards

Comprehensive flashcards covering stages of infection, microbiology terms, parasitology, skin/fungal infections, and respiratory conditions according to the ACTS LAB REVIEWER notes.

What stage of infection is characterized by pathogen entry to initial manifestations?

Incubation Period

What stage of infection involves mild, nonspecific symptoms?

Prodromal Stage

Which stage of infection is characterized by maximal invasion with evident signs and symptoms?

Period of Illness

What occurs during the Period of Decline?

Symptoms begin to decrease

How is the recovery period of an infection defined?

Convalescence

What is the term for an inanimate object carrying microorganisms?

Fomite

What is the definition of Bacteremia?

Bacteria present in blood

What is the definition of Septicemia?

Multiplying bacteria in bloodstream

What is the term for viruses present in the bloodstream?

Viremia

What is a carrier in microbiology?

One who harbors organism without symptoms

What is a hospital-acquired infection called?

Nosocomial infection

What term describes a disease that is constantly present at low levels?

Endemic

Which organism is associated with the Triatomine bug?

Trypanosoma cruzi

Which organism is associated with the Tsetse fly?

Trypanosoma brucei

Which organism is associated with the Sandfly?

Leishmania spp.

Which organism is associated with the Anopheles mosquito?

Plasmodium spp.

Which organism is responsible for a Hydatid cyst?

Echinococcus granulosus

Which parasite is commonly known as the Beef tapeworm?

Taenia saginata

Which parasite is commonly known as the Pork tapeworm?

Taenia solium

Which parasite is commonly known as the Fish tapeworm?

Diphyllobothrium latum

Which parasite acts as a Pulmonary TB mimic?

Paragonimus westermani

Which organism is the cause of Elephantiasis?

Wuchereria bancrofti

Which bacterium is the primary cause of Impetigo?

Staphylococcus aureus

What clinical sign is characteristic of Impetigo?

Honey-colored crusts

Which fungus causes Tinea versicolor?

Malassezia furfur

What is the characteristic KOH finding for Tinea versicolor?

'Spaghetti and meatballs'

What is the most common intestinal parasitic infection?

Ascariasis

What is the causative agent of Fever blisters?

Herpes simplex virus

Which organism causes Osteochondritis?

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

What is the causative agent of Condylomata acuminata?

Human papillomavirus

Which organism causes Mycetoma or Madura foot?

Curvularia sp.

What organism is associated with Rose gardener's disease?

Sporothrix schenckii

What are the two common names for the condition caused by Clostridium perfringens?

Myonecrosis or Gas gangrene

Which organism is the causative agent of Necrotizing fasciitis?

Streptococcus pyogenes

Which organism is responsible for a Stitch abscess?

Staphylococcus epidermidis

What is the causative agent of Pontiac fever?

Legionella pneumophila

Which organism causes Walking pneumonia?

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

What is the causative agent of Viral pneumonia as listed?

Adenovirus

What is the causative agent of COVID-19?

SARS-CoV-2

Which virus is the primary cause of Bronchiolitis in infants?

Respiratory syncytial virus