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Microbiology
Dental Hygiene Board Review
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Dentistry
Undergraduate 1
02/20/2013

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Term
Gram + stains
Gram - stains
What color?
Definition
+ - blue
- -red
Term
thick cell wall
2 layers
no endotoxin
Definition
gram +
Term
thin cell wall
3 layers
contains endotoxins
Definition
gram -
Term
tuberculosis is a _____ infection (virus or bacteria) and is transported via _______
Definition
bacterial - airborne transmission
Term
most disease causing organisms are gram ____
Definition
gram negative rods or gram negative pleomorphic
Term
are all catalase negative
divided into 3 categories (BAG) based on ability to lyse RBC's
Definition
streptococcus
gram + , non motile
Term
the spreading factor necessary for invading tissues during spread of infection
Definition
hyaluronidase
Term
the causative organism for rheumatic fever and scarlet fever
Definition
streptococcus
Term
strep mutans is associate with: perio? caries? gingivitis?
Definition
ONLY the caries process
Term
non mobile
GENERALLY harmless component of normal flora
facultative anerobe, arrange in grapelike clusters
**typical lesion is an abscess formation
Definition
staphylococcus
Term
the MOST resistant disease causing organism
Definition
MRSA - methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus
Term
found in association with NUP/NUG
causative agent for syphillis, lime disease
Definition
Gram - Spiral Shaped Organisms
Term
associated with advanced carious lesions DEEP in enamel AND are aciduric
Definition
lactobacillus
Term
associate with root caries implicated in root caries
Definition
actinomyces
Term
cocci is ____ shaped
bacilli are ____ shaped
Definition
cocci - spherical
bacilli - rods
Term
use krebs cylce + glycolosis
a. obligate aerobe
b. facultative anaerobe
c. microaerophillic
d. obligate anaerobe
Definition
obligate aerobe
Term
MOST often associated with hormonal (pregnancy) gingivitis, facial cellulitis, and NUP/NUG
Definition
Prevotella
Term
"mr. perio" bacteria
Definition
Porphyrmonas gingivalis
**produce collagenase - breaks down connective tissues
Term
____ used TOPICALLY to treat candidiasis
_____ used SYSTEMICALLY to treat candiaisis
Definition
Nystatin is used topically

Fluconazole is used systemically
Term
the most common fungus encountered in the dental setting
Definition
candida albicans
Term
primary function of mRNA is ______
(viruses need this)
mRNA is liike a cellular mailmain
Definition
translation
Term
going from DNA ---> RNA is called ______
Definition
transcription
Term
a member of the herpes family
herpus virus is the causative agent
causative organism for mononucleosis
Definition
Eppstein-Barr Virus
Term
if you see Koplik's spots, small red-based lesions with blue center you expect ______
Definition
measles to come next
Term
Immunity associated with:
T Cells
Regulation of Antibody Response
Definition
Cell-Mediated Immunity
Term
Immunity associated with:
B Cells
Autoimmunity
Definition
Antibody Mediated (Humoral) Immunity
Term
The Complement System: there are two complement pathways:
1.
2.
Definition
Classical - Antibody dependant
Alternative - Spontaneous
Term
constitute the majority of lmyphocytes (65-80%)
eventually mature to the thymus
Definition
t cells
Term
regulates antibody production
cell-mediated immunity
suppresion of certain immune responses
Definition
t cells
Term
B cells differentiate into _______ and make _______
Definition
b cells ----> plasma cells ----> antibodies
Term
antigen producing cells
ability to form memory cells
involved in the humoral immune response
Definition
b cells
Term
responsible for transporting and processing antigens
Definition
macrophages
Term
mont numerous WBC (60%)
capable of phagocytosis
migrate in response to chemotactic factors (Diapedisis)
FIRST LINE OF DEFENSE
Definition
PMNs
Term
key regulator of the immune system
act as a professional antigen producing cell
Definition
dendritic cells
Term
the LARGEST antibody
Definition
IgM
Term
the only antibody to cross the placenta
opsonizes
capable of activating the classical (antibody) complement system pathway
Definition
igG
Term
mediates anaphylactic hypersensitivity
Definition
IgE
Term
main immunoglobuln in secretions (Saliva)
Definition
igA
Term
an autoimmune disorder associated with RAYNAUD's disease and generalized WIDENING OF THE PDL
Definition
scleroderma
Term
the cellular site for protein synthesis
Definition
rough endoplastic reticulum
Term
_____ make up proteins
Definition
amino acids
Term
_________ ________ is used to test immediate sterilization
Definition
mycobacterium tuberculosis
Term
________ ________ is used as the biological marker for sterilization equipment (i.e. autoclave)
Definition
bacillus steaothermophilus
Term
_______ is a buffer in saliva
Definition
sodium bicarbonate
Term
_______ are usually involved in cellular respiration
Definition
mitochondria
Term
________ are the primary cell in the periodontal ligament
Definition
fibroblasts
Term
movement of cells to the site of inflammation is known as
Definition
chemotaxis
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