Atypical — Flashcards

Which Rickettsia spp. commonly affects military camp recruits and POWs?_____

Can pathologic prions convert normal prions into pathologic prions? _____

What is the etiology of Endemic Typhus?_____

_____ requires selective media such as Middlebrook medium and rapid automated broth cultures.

Which life cycle stage of Chlamydia spp. is extracellular?_____

Which bacteria often causes subacute Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and hence often goes undiagnosed?_____

What stain is used to visualize Rickettsia?_____

What is the etiology of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?_____

_____ is the most common cause of atypical pneumonia in young adults

_____ is a Rickettsial disease that can be obtained via aerosolized spores released from tick feces or cattle placenta.