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Exam-Introduction to clinical microbiology-MDLB 1521module A Questions and Answers
acquired resistance Correct Answer-Bacterial resistance that develops through mutation or
acquisition of new genes
alpha hemolysis Correct Answer-A green zone around the bacterial colony - a-hemolytic
bacteria produce an enzyme that causes a partial breakdown of hemoglobin in the RBCs in the
medium which results in the green colour
Bacteriology Correct Answer-study of bacteria
beta hemolysis Correct Answer-A clear zone seen around a bacterial colony growing on
blood agar. B-hemolysis completely destroys RBCs
Community-based infection Correct Answer-Infections acquired outside of a healthcare
facility
culture pathogen Correct Answer--determines susceptibility of the bacteria to specific
antibiotic
, Exam-Introduction to clinical microbiology-MDLB 1521
module A Questions and Answers
Empiric therapy Correct Answer-A method of treating disease based on observations and
experience, rather than a knowledge of the precise cause for the disorder.
gamma hemolysis Correct Answer-No hemolysis, and no change in the blood agar around
the colony
HAI Correct Answer-Healthcare-associated infection
Inoculation Correct Answer-In microbiology, refers to adding a specimen to some type of
culture medium
macroscopically Correct Answer-without the aid of a microscope
Media Correct Answer-A liquid or gel designed to support the growth of micro organisms.
There are different types of media suitable for growing different types of cells
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