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Why is C. perfringens likely to grow in gangrenous wounds?
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Ch. 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Tortora14th EditionMicrobiology: An IntroductionISBN: 9780138200398
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TOC.tableOfContents
- Ch. 1 - The Microbial World and You18
- Ch. 2 - Chemical Principles20
- Ch. 3 - Observing Microorganisms Through a Microscope18
- Ch. 7 - The Control of Microbial Growth20
- Ch. 9 - Biotechnology & DNA Technology20
- Ch. 10 - Classification of Microorganisms15
- Ch. 11 - The Prokaryotes: Domains Bacteria and Archaea14
- Ch. 12 - The Eukaryotes: Fungi, Algae, Protozoa, and Helminths17
- Ch. 13 - Viruses, Viroids, and Prions20
- Ch. 14 - Principles of Disease and Epidemiology21
- Ch. 15 - Microbial Mechanisms of Pathogenicity19
- Ch. 16 - Innate Immunity: Nonspecific Defenses of the Host20
- Ch. 17 - Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host20
- Ch. 18 - Practical Applications of Immunology20
- Ch. 19 - Disorders Associated with the Immune System19
- Ch. 20 - Antimicrobial Drugs19
- Ch. 21 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Eyes21
- Ch. 22 - Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System19
- Ch. 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems20
- Ch. 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System20
- Ch. 25 - Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System20
- Ch. 26 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems19
- Ch. 27 - Environmental Microbiology20
- Ch. 28 - Applied and Industrial Microbiology19
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Tortora 14th EditionCh. 23 - Microbial Diseases of the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic SystemsProblema 6Capitolo 19, Problema 6
Which of the following is not a tickborne disease?
a. Babesiosis
b. Ehrlichiosis
c. Lyme disease
d. Relapsing fever
e. Tularemia
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Step 1: Understand what tickborne diseases are. Tickborne diseases are illnesses transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Common examples include Lyme disease, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, and relapsing fever.
Step 2: Review each option to determine if it is transmitted by ticks. Babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and relapsing fever are all known to be transmitted by ticks.
Step 3: Examine tularemia. Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis and is primarily transmitted by ticks, deer flies, or contact with infected animals, but it is more commonly associated with other vectors and routes.
Step 4: Identify the disease that is least commonly or not typically transmitted by ticks compared to the others. This involves understanding the primary vectors and transmission routes for each disease.
Step 5: Conclude which disease is not considered a classic tickborne disease based on the typical transmission vectors and epidemiology.
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Tickborne Diseases
Tickborne diseases are illnesses transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. These diseases often involve bacteria, protozoa, or viruses that ticks carry and transmit during feeding. Understanding which diseases are commonly spread by ticks helps in identifying and preventing tick-related infections.
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Communicable vs. Noncommunicable Diseases
Common Tickborne Diseases Listed
Babesiosis, ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, and relapsing fever are well-known diseases transmitted by ticks. Each involves different pathogens: Babesiosis is caused by protozoa, ehrlichiosis and Lyme disease by bacteria, and relapsing fever by spirochetes. Recognizing these diseases helps differentiate them from non-tickborne illnesses.
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Tularemia Transmission
Tularemia is caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis and can be transmitted by various vectors, including ticks, but also by other routes such as contact with infected animals or inhalation. However, it is less commonly classified strictly as a tickborne disease compared to the others listed, making it important to understand its transmission modes.
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