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Identify several types of microorganisms that cause disease in humans and name some of the diseases that they cause. |
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Explain the relevance of microbiology to POLs. |
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Describe how infectious diseases are diagnosed. |
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Why are viral diseases sometimes difficult to diagnose and difficult to treat? |
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Discuss the use of Gram stain in identifying bacteria. |
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Besides staining and morphology, what differences among bacterial species aid in their identification? |
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What factors are necessary for optimal growth of a given bacterial species? |
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What temperature do most pathogenic bacteria prefer? Why? |
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Discuss the role of sensitivity testing in selecting antibiotics for bacterial infections. |
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Identify several human diseases caused by fungi. |
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What treatment usually is prescribed for fungal infections? |
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What diseases in humans are caused by protozoan microorganisms? |
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What are some helminth infestations in humans? |
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List the aseptic techniques for working with microorganisms in POLs. |
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Why are aseptic techniques important when working with microbial pathogens? |
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