Bacteria — Flashcards

Enzyme immunoassay for _____ antigen is one of the screening tests for C. difficile infection

What bacteria is the most common cause of acute bacterial parotitis? _____

The top three causes of UTIs are: _____ _____ _____

Hint: #1 overall

What is the most common predisposing factor to developing pneumonia due to S. aureus? _____

Rapid onset food poisoning causing vomiting (< 6 hr) = _____ or _____

Hint: bacteria

What is the most common cause of UTI? _____

Darkfield microscopy = _____, most useful during _____ syphilis

Hint: bacteria

_____ is found in contaminated water/shellfish and results in rapidly progressive necrotizing fascitis, bullous lesions, and septic shock, especially in those with liver disease

Hint: Bacteria

_____ = traveler's diarrhea (watery)

Hint: E. coli

The most common cause of osteomyelitis is _____

Hint: bacteria