30 – Microbiology – Flashcards
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| These are diseases causing inflammation of the stomach lining and intestinal mucosa: |
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| Gastroenteritis |
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| Gastroenteritis is most contracted by contaminated __ or __ and the symptoms are diarrhea, abominal cramps, nausea and vomiting |
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Water Food |
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| Diarrhea and vomiting are __ to rid the body of microbes |
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| Defense Mechanisms |
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| In developing countries, diarrhea is a major factor in infant mortality because of __ |
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| Contaminated water |
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| This is when pathogens enter the GI tract and multiplies; they can penetrate intestinal mucous and pass to other organs: |
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| Infections |
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| The incubation period for an infection is __ hours to __ weeks |
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| 12-2 |
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| An infection comes with a fever and __ and rehydration are used for treatment |
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| Antibiotics |
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| Name an example of an infection: |
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| Typhoid Fever |
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| This is the sudden ingestion of performed toxins and causes sudden GI upset: |
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| Intoxications |
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| With intoxications, the incubation period is __ to __ hours |
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| 1-48 |
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| With intoxications, fever is unlikely and __ are of no use but a treatment is rehydration |
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| Antbiotics |
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| Name an example of intoxications: |
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| Salmonella food poisoning |
