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What is microbiology?
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The study of microorganisms
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What are the benefits of microorganisms?
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Making vitamins, Antibiotics, and some food products
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Which microorganisms are harmful to humans?
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Pathogens
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Who is the father of microbiology?
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Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
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How was the first magnifying glass made?
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By gounded lenses
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Who proved bacteria causes disease?
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Louis Pasteur
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Louis Pasteur proved that what bacteria along with resistant spores could be destroyed by?
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Heat
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What are the 4 Robert Koch Postulates?
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1. organism must be present in all cases of the disease.
2. organism must be isolated in pure culture. 3. organism must be capable of producing the disease in another person or animal? 4. organism must be recovered again in pure culture? |
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What are the 2 groups of microorganisms?
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Bacteria and Virus
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What are the 2 Gram stains used to differentiate cells into 2 specific groups?
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1. Gram positive if they keep their dark purple color
2. Gram negative if they lose the color |
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What are the 6 diseases caused by viruses?
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1. measles
2. mumps 3. Rubella or german measles 4. Poliomyelitis or polio 5. Chicken pox 6. Common cold and Influenza (FLU) |
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What are the 4 diseases of major concern to the Dental Assistant?
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1. Herpes simplex virus (HSV)
2. Bloodborne diseases 3. High risk behavior 4. Viral hepatitis |
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What is the difference between Hepatitis A and E virsuses Hepatiits B?
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Hepatitis A and E are transmitted by personal contack or ingestion of contaminated water or food
Hepatitis B is transmitted through needles and syringes. |
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What are the 6 diseases caused by Bacteria?
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1. Tuberculosis
2. Diphtheria 3. Pertussis (whooping cough) 4. Strep throat 5. Staphylococcal infections 6. Anthrax 6. Chlamydiae |
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What are the 3 diseases caused by Protoza?
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1. Amebic dysentery
2. Periodontal disease 3. Malaria |
