Describe some distinguishing characteristics and commonalities seen in helminthic infections.

Q: Outline the basic steps in an infection cycle of a pathogenic protozoan and a helminth.

A: In the living world, we see a large number of microorganisms, animals and plants. These organisms…

Q: Differentiate between true noncoliform enteric pathogens andopportunistic genera.

A: The animal digestive tract is filled with a lot of microorganisms that aid the process of absorption…

Q: Enumerate the  reservoirs of infections

A: Reservoir of an infectious agent is the habitats where the agent live, grows and multiplies,…

Q: Explain the concept of portal of entry and list the major portals of entry with examples of…

A: Microbes are the tiny organisms that cannot be seen with naked eyes.

Q: Describe the stages in the development and course of an infection.

A: Infectious disease can be defined as a disease that is caused by a pathogen. This pathogen can be a…

Q: Describe what malaria is and where it is prevalent in what areas of the globe and in what habitats?

A: Malaria has been a major disease of humankind for thousands of years, Malaria is a serious and…

Q: Describe the clinical stages of infection

A: Clinical infections are the diseases caused by the microbes such as viruses, bacteria, fungi, and…

Q: Explain an example of Helminths and How They Are Transmitted?

A: Helminths are known as worm-like parasites that will survive by feeding on the living host in order…

Q: Explain the signifi cance of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases.

A: Nontuberculous mycobacterial or (NTM) disease is a serious infection of lungs caused by bacteria…

Q: Explain the epidemiology of candidiasis.

A: Candidiasis is a type of fungal infection caused by Candida. The most commonly occurring organism is…

Q: List the two major groups of helminths, and provide examples representing each body type.

A: Following are the two major groups of helminths : 1 Platyhelminths  :  Examples are Blood Fluke and…

Q: Name the taxonomic groups into which parasitic helminths are classifi ed and tell how they differ…

A: Helminths are the eukaryotic multicellular worms. They are parasitic organisms, which means acquire…

Q: Differentiate between helminthic activities taking place in the intermediate host and those…

A: Helminth are worms.

Q: What is paralytic shell fish poisioning? Name the causative agent of it.

A: Phytoplanktons are single cell photosynthetic organisms, which play an important role in aquatic…

Q: Explain the concept of portal of entry, and list the major portals ofentry with examples of…

A: Infection is defined as the condition when some disease causing agent enters the body of an…

Q: Give two disease caused by bacteria with definition, and briefly discuss the causative agent,…

A: The infection disease process depends on how far the pathogen is able to proliferate itself even…

Q: Identify the vectors and behaviors associated with Borreliainfection.

A: Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Hosts including humans,…

Q: Provide examples of persistent and transforming infections, describing their effects on the host

A: Introduction: Persistent infection refers to the infection affecting the host and lasting from few…

Q: Describe typical, local, and systemic signs of infection.

A: Infection is the multiplication of the microorganisms in the body. There are mainly four types of…

Q: Explain what is happening during each stage of infection. Compare and contrast: systemic, local, and…

A: The progression of an infection or disease occurs in four stages and there are several patterns in…

Q: List the factors involved in contracting ringworm, and outline theprogression of a typical…

A: Step 1 Dermatophytoses are ringworms or round red and silvery type of superficial fungal infections…

Q: Compare the major characteristics of specific bacterial diseases affecting the nervous system.

A: Central nervous system diseases brought about by microbes or parasites can prompt a mind canker or…

Q: Differentiate between helminthic activities taking place in the intermediatehost and those occurring…

A: For a parasite's continued survival as a species, it must complete the life cycle by transmitting an…

Q: Regarding CHOLERA Briefly give the - causative agent - transmission - signs and symptoms -…

A: The infection disease process depends on how far the pathogen is able to proliferate itself even…

Q: Define the following terms: Arthropod-borne infections Community acquired infections…

A: An infection happens once another organism enters your body and causes illness. The organisms that…

Q: Provide several behaviors that would increase the chance of contractingEntamoeba, Naegleri, and…

A: Introduction: Entamoeba histolytica is a known cause of amebiasis. The symptoms of the infection…

Q: Describe the four basic helminth transmission cycles.

A: Helminths are also known as parasitic worms that survive by feeding on a living host to gain…

Q: List several behaviors that would put one at risk for infection withLeptospira or Borrelia and…

A: Leptospira is a bacteria that causes Leptospirosis in humans and animals. In humans it can cause…

Q: Describe opportunistic infections

A: An infection is caused by any agent which disturbs the normal healthy state of a person. The ability…

Q: Describe the epidemiology and pathology of rhinovirus andcalicivirus infections.

A: Many different kinds of viruses are present which infect the organism. Some cause illness and some…

Q: Explain the ecological setting of Salmonella.

A: The ecological setting of the organism refers to the ecological presence and role of the organism in…

Q: discuss the morphology, cultural characteristics, clinical infection and laboratory diagnosis of…

A: In microbiology, Fusobacterium can be described as a genus of gram-negative bacteria which thrives…

Q: Discuss the Life cycle of malarial Parasites

A: Malaria is caused by the parasites belonging to the genus Plasmodium and is transmitted to humans by…

Q: Describe the strategies used to diagnose and control helminthinfection.

A: Helminths are the multicellular organisms and have an organ-system level of body organization.

Q: Describe the epidemiology and pathology of papillomaviruses.

A: A papilloma is a squamous epithelial growth, commonly known as a wart or verruca. More than 100…

Q: Summarize the pathogenesis and epidemiology of N. meningitidis.

A: Neisseria meningitidis causes toxemia and meningitis, travelling from the nasopharynx to the blood,…

Q: Explain the significance of eosinophilia, a history of travel, and examinationof patient specimens…

A: Introduction: eosinophilia is referred to as the number of eosinophils present in the blood. the…

Q: Outline the course of typical Entamoeba, Naegleri, and Acanthamoebainfections.

A: Infection is the invasion and multiplication of microbes such as parasites, viruses, and bacteria…

Q: Name some examples of infections and their portals of exit.

A: Pathogens have specific exit paths from the host called the portals of exit. In most cases the…

Q: Describe the epidemiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, andprevention of mumps and measles.

A: Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral infections that may antagonistically influence…

Q: Compare subclinical infection and chronic infection.

A: We know that Infection is the result of foreign organism in the body. Infections are classified in…

Q: Describe the epidemiology and progress of polio infection anddisease.

A: Poliomyelitis also called polio is an infectious disease that causes weakness of muscles which…

Q: C. Discuss the pathogenicity of Strongyloidiasis. How can a human acquire the infection?

A: Infections with Strongyloides stercoralis causes strongyloidiasis. Stomach pain and diarrhoea, rash,…

Q: Compare the genera Brucella and Francisella. Include the pathologyfor each disease, reservoirs,…

A: Medical microbiology is the study of microorganisms that infect humans, the diseases they cause,…

Q: Explain the transmission of dengue from human to mosquitoes and its causes

A: Mosquitoes are mostly vectors of pathogens. They carry with them pathogen from one animal to…

Q: Understand the pathology, epidemiology, and treatment of ringworm.

A: Fungi are Eukaryotic organisms that includes mushrooms and microorganisms like yeast and molds. They…

Q: Enumerate and define the reservoirs of infections

A: Any human, animal, plant, soil, or material in which an infectious agent usually persists and…

Q: Explain the significance of nontuberculous mycobacterial diseases.

A: Although Mycobacteria were long thought to be harmless to humans since they were present in a number…

Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.