Chapter 31 Actinobacillus, Aggregatibacter, Kingella, Cardiobacterium, Capnocytophaga, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the bacteria included in this chapter. 2. Describe the normal habitat and the routes of…
Chapter 3 Host-Microorganism Interactions Objectives 1. List the various reservoirs (environments) that facilitate host-microorganism interactions. 2. Define direct versus indirect transmission and provide examples of each. 3. Define and differentiate the interactions between…
Chapter 15 Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of Streptococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp., including oxygenation, microscopic Gram-staining characteristics, and macroscopic appearance on blood agar. 2. Explain…
Chapter 58 Blood Trematodes Objectives 1. List the clinically significant blood trematodes. 2. Describe the general life cycle of the blood trematodes and how human infection occurs. 3. Explain the diagnostic methods used…
Chapter 45 Cell Wall–Deficient Bacteria Mycoplasma and Ureaplasma Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the Mycoplasmataceae, including microscopic and macroscopic appearance. 2. Identify key characteristic biochemical reactions for the differentiation of…
Chapter 2 Bacterial Genetics, Metabolism, and Structure Objectives 1. Describe the basic structure and organization of prokaryotic (bacterial) chromosomes, including number, relative size, and cellular location. 2. Outline the basic processes and…
Chapter 46 The Spirochetes Objectives 1. Describe the bacterial agents discussed in this chapter in terms of morphology, taxonomy, and growth conditions. 2. Identify the four stages of syphilis (i.e., primary, secondary,…
Chapter 9 Immunochemical Methods Used for Organism Detection Objectives 1. List the reasons a laboratory or clinician would use immunochemical tests to diagnose disease. 2. Define a polyclonal antibody and a monoclonal…
Chapter 22 Pseudomonas, Burkholderia, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the normal sources (habitat) for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Burkholderia cepacia, Burkholderia pseudomallei, and Burkholderia mallei, including the routes of transmission. 2. Identify the…
Chapter 72 Infections of the Eyes, Ears, and Sinuses Objectives 1. Describe the anatomy of the eye, including naming the external and internal structures. 2. Name the three tissues, outer to inner,…
