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 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,…
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 17 Listeria, Corynebacterium, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the Corynebacterium spp., including Gram stain morphology, culture media, and colonial appearance. 2. List two selective and differential…
Chapter 71 Meningitis, Encephalitis, and Other Infections of the Central Nervous System Objectives 1. Describe the anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS), and list the anatomic structures that compose it….
Chapter 26 Vibrio, Aeromonas, Chromobacterium, and Related Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the organisms discussed in this chapter, including natural habitat, route of transmission, Gram stain reactions, and…
Chapter 69 Infections of the Lower Respiratory System Objectives 1. Define the trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli, and explain the anatomic structure of the lower respiratory system. 2. List the most common…
Chapter 80 Sentinel Laboratory Response to Bioterrorism Objectives 1. Define and give examples of a biocrime. 2. Define and give examples of select agents. 3. Site two laws that govern the possession of…
