Which body site)s) might contain anaerobes as normal flora? Check all which apply.

The most serious Hemophilus influenzae infections are usually caused by which of the following capsular serological types?

Which of the following characteristics may not be present a vaginal specimen from a typical case of bacterial vaginosis?

Match each of the following to the most likely method of transmission:

Campylobacter jejuni is described as:

The lesion associated with Yersinia pestis infection is called:

Which of the following statements regarding Bordetella pertussis is correct?

Case Study 2:  Eight neonates were born at full-term and developed skin lesions predominantly in the perineum or periumbilical area or both within 10 days of birth. Seven were admitted to the hospital for administration of intravenous antibiotics.  The babies were found to be born within a few days of each other at the same 100-bed hospital and were all under the age of 14 days.  None of the mothers had any type of skin infection and nasal swabs on the mothers all tested negative for Staph and Strep.  Cultures from each of the neonates contained gram-positive cocci in clusters that were catalase positive.  Nasal swabs were collected from all healthcare workers in the maternity ward and also tested negative for Staph and Strep.  One of the healthcare workers had a chronic dermatitis condition that, when cultured, tested for the same organism and susceptibility pattern as the neonates.  Case Study 2 Question1:  What is the most likely etiological agent?

What is a characteristic of “diphtheroid” organisms?

Select the factors that would influence a pathogen’s susceptibility to a drug (please select all that apply).