Chapter 40 Neisseria and Moraxella catarrhalis Objectives 1. Identify the clinical specimens or sources for the isolation of pathogenic Neisseria spp. 2. List the Neisseria species considered normal flora and the sites…
Chapter 53 Blood and Tissue (Filarial) Nematodes Objectives 1. Describe the distinguishing morphologic characteristics and basic life cycle (vectors, hosts, and stages of infectivity) for each of the parasites listed. 2. Define…
Chapter 4 Laboratory Safety Objectives 1. Define and differentiate sterilization, disinfection, and antiseptic. 2. List the factors that influence the effectiveness of disinfectants in the microbiology laboratory. 3. Describe the methods used for…
Chapter 73 Infections of the Urinary Tract Objectives 1. Describe the anatomy and identify the structures of the urinary tract, for both males and females. 2. Name the organisms that colonize the…
Chapter 19 Nocardia, Streptomyces, Rhodococcus, and Similar Organisms Objectives 1. Describe the general characteristics of the aerobic actinomycetes, including their Gram stain morphology, microscopic morphology, colonial morphology, and biochemical reactions. 2. Describe…
Chapter 77 Normally Sterile Body Fluids, Bone and Bone Marrow, and Solid Tissues Objectives 1. Describe the fine main cavities of the human body; also name the membranes associated with these…
Chapter 34 Campylobacter, Arcobacter, and Helicobacter Objectives 1. List the Campylobacter species most often associated with infections in humans, and explain how they are transmitted. 2. Identify the culture methods for optimum…
Chapter 55 Tissue Cestodes Objectives 1. Describe and compare the life cycles of the tissue cestodes, including reservoir and intermediate hosts. 2. Describe the clinical manifestations and complications of cysticercus in the…
Chapter 11 Principles of Antimicrobial Action and Resistance Objectives 1. List the five general categories of antimicrobial actions. 2. Define antibiotic and antimicrobial. 3. Define and differentiate bactericidal and bacteriostatic agents. 4. Compare and…
Chapter 56 Intestinal Trematodes Objectives 1. List the clinically significant intestinal trematodes. 2. Describe the general life cycle of the intestinal trematodes and identify the life cycle stage infective for humans. 3. Describe…
