1. Introduction to Microbiology

Why can early symptoms of a biological attack be difficult to distinguish from common illnesses?

In the context of clinical microbiology, why must culture and endotoxin samples be received by the laboratory promptly after collection?

How could the Cassini spacecraft potentially 'contaminate' a moon during its mission?

Which of the following microorganisms can be absorbed through intact human skin?

Cross-contamination occurs when:

In a municipal wastewater treatment plant, the primary treatment step includes ________.

Protozoan and helminthic diseases are difficult to treat because:

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable method for cooling food to prevent microbial growth?

Which microorganism is the most common cause of peritonitis in patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis?

Which term refers to the complete removal or destruction of all forms of microbial life, including bacterial spores?

Which type of culture medium is specifically designed to inhibit the growth of certain microorganisms while allowing others to grow?

Which microorganism would most likely display a characteristic swarming growth pattern on an agar plate?

Which of the following statements correctly describes the effect of the normal resident biota on host defenses?

Which of the following is true of bloodborne pathogens?

Which of the following factors is most important to consider when measuring long-term changes in disease frequency over time?