1. Introduction to Microbiology

Which of the following is the most common portal of entry for human pathogens?

Hepatitis B is more virulent than hepatitis C, which means that it:

Which of the following best completes the statement: A pathogen is a microbe whose relationship with its host is _____ and results in infection and _____?

Which of the following environments are thermophiles most likely to inhabit?

Tuberculosis, botulism, and streptococcal infections can be spread by which of the following methods?

Why should an inoculating tool be allowed to completely cool after heating before picking up bacteria?

Which of the following statements about exotoxins is generally false?

A food worker develops an earache a few hours before his scheduled shift. What is he required to do according to standard food safety guidelines?

Which statement is true about dry heat sterilizers?

Which of the following is NOT required at a handwashing station?

Which type of specimen is typically collected to diagnose respiratory infections such as whooping cough (pertussis) and croup?

Which of the following lists includes the three most common bloodborne pathogens (BBPs) encountered in healthcare settings?

Microbes that live stably in and on the human body are called the:

Why do containers of liquid placed in an autoclave need to remain at least slightly open?

Which of the following is a common type of vaccine used in the livestock industry?