Microbiology- infectious diseases affecting the GI tract

Studying for my Final- infectious diseases affecting the GI tract. Can my professor just give me this exam as my Final? :)

published on May 26, 2016
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The disease MUMPS is caused by a

Bacterium
Virus
Fungus
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The causative agent for MUMPS is

Mumps bacterium- genus paramyxovirus
Shigella- genus paramyxovirus
Mumps pyogenes - genus paramyxovirus
Mumps Virus - genus paramyxovirus
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Most Mumps cases occurs in

Teenagers 13-19 y/o
Children under the age of 15
Elderly people
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Mumps is usually treated with

Antibiotics
Supportive tx
Wait for resolution
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How can you prevent MUMPS

MMR (measles,mumps,rubella) LIVE attenuated vaccine when you turn 5
MMR (measles,mumps,rubella) LIVE attenuated vaccine at 12 to 15 months, no 2nd dose required
MMR (measles,mumps,rubella) LIVE attenuated vaccine at 12 to 15 months, 2nd dose at 4-6 y/o
MMR (measles,mumps,rubella) LIVE attenuated vaccine at 12 to 15 months, 2nd dose at 15 y/o
There is no prevention for MUMPS
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Can health care workers and college students who HAVE NOT had MMR vaccine still receive it? (Yes or No)

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Does the MMR vaccine provide 100% protection against the disease? (yes or no)

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How is MUMPS transmitted?

On Facetime with someone who is contaminated
Through salivary and respiratory secretions (Droplet contact)
Vector
Fomites
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Helicobacter pylori is the causative agent for which disease

Salmonella
Shigella
Gastritis/Ulcers
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Gastritis/Ulcers is caused by a

Fungus
Gram + Bacteria
Gram - Bacteria
Virus
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How is Gastritis/ Ulcers transferred

Oral- fecal
Droplet contact
Vehicle (food,beverage)
None of the above
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How is gastritis/ ulcers treated?

Antibiotics
Antiviral
Fluid & electrolytes
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Prevention for Gastritis/Ulcers ....

Avoiding contact with H.Pylori
Vaccine
Cranberry juice
None of the above
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What is the causative agent of Shigella

Gram + Shigella
Gram - Shigella
iphones .. haha there was really no other possible answer c'mon now
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What does shigella invade?

the villus cells of the small intestine
the villus cells of the large intestine
The blood
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How is Shigella transmitted ?

Hint: 2 choices
Vectors
Fecal-oral
Direct contact
Droplet contact
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How is shigella treated

Antiviral drugs
Supportive care
Antibiotics
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How do you prevent Shigella?

Personal hygiene only
Food hygiene only
Food and personal hygiene
Vaccine
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Enterotoxin is an exotoxin that affects the enteric (GI), and damages the mucosa and Vili (True or False)

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The Shiga toxin is less damaging than enterotoxin. (True or False)

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Salmonella is a

Virus
Bacteria
Fungus
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Salmonella is transmitted Via

Hint: 2 choices
Vehicle (food, beverage)
droplet contact
Fecal-oral