Environmental reservoirs in healthcare settings — Flashcards

_____ is a beta-lactamase producing bacterium resistant to penicillin.

Some bacteria secrete a _____, allowing the bacteria to stick to a surface

Autoclaves work to sterilize equipment by using _____

What is the definitive test for diagnosing Legionnaires' disease (Legionella pneumophila)?_____

Which gram-negative bacteria is associated with wound and burn infections?_____

Which gram-negative bacteria is associated with pneumonia in cystic fibrosis patients?_____

Which gram-negative obligate aerobe often causes nosocomial pneumonia?

Which disease caused by Legionella pneumophila is associated with high fever and NO respiratory symptoms (pneumonia)?_____

The process of eliminating most pathogenic microorganisms (excluding spores) on inanimate objects is known as _____

Which commonly used disinfectant causes coagulation of cytoplasm?_____