Chapter 74 Genital Tract Infections Objectives 1. Describe the basic anatomy of the male and female reproductive systems. 2. Define the following conditions: vaginitis, cervicitis, proctitis, bartholinitis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), epididymitis,…
Chapter 41 Overview and General Considerations Objectives This chapter provides an overview of the methods used to identify anaerobic microorganisms. The detailed technical procedures discussed should be used in conjunction…
Chapter 12 Laboratory Methods and Strategies for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Objectives 1. List the relevant factors considered for control and standardization of antimicrobial susceptibility testing. 2. Describe testing conditions (medium, inoculum size,…
Chapter 76 Skin, Soft Tissue, and Wound Infections Objectives 1. Identify the three layers of the skin and describe the function of the skin in host defense including the physical and…
Chapter 47 Laboratory Methods for Diagnosis of Parasitic Infections Overview Objectives This chapter provides an overview of the general epidemiology, pathogenesis, spectrum of disease, and approach to identification of parasites….
Chapter 7 Traditional Cultivation and Identification Objectives 1. Define bacterial cultivation and list the three most important purposes for bacterial cultivation. 2. Define bacterial media; list the four general types of media…
Chapter 42 Overview of Anaerobic Organisms Objectives 1. For each group of organisms listed, provide the general characteristics, including Gram stain reactions, colonial morphology, growth requirements (media, oxygen requirement, temperature), laboratory…
Chapter 8 Nucleic Acid–Based Analytic Methods for Microbial Identification and Characterization Objectives 1. Explain the importance of molecular testing in the microbiology laboratory. Also, list the three categories of molecular testing…
Chapter 14 Staphylococcus, Micrococcus, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of Staphylococcus spp. and Micrococcus spp., including oxygenation, microscopic gram staining characteristics, and macroscopic appearance on blood agar….
Chapter 75 Gastrointestinal Tract Infections Objectives 1. Describe the general anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract and the relationship to transmission of infectious disease. 2. Differentiate normal flora from pathogenic organisms, and describe…
