Recall the epidemiology and pathology of the medically importantorganisms in the genera Moraxella and Acinetobacter.

Why are there fewer clinically effective antifungal andantiparasitic agents than antibacterial agents?

Upon microscopic evaluation, a sample from a patient with vaginal burning, itching, and discomfort reveals the presence of yeast cells with pseudohyphae. The patient is diagnosed with vaginitis. Which of the following apply Infection with Gardnerella vaginalis Infection with Trichomonas vaginalis None of the answers apply Infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infection with Lactobacillus species O Infection with Treponema pallidum

List the strategies commonly used to prevent and treat staphylococcalinfections.

Compare the vectors involved in sleeping sickness, Chagasdisease, and leishmaniasis.

Describe general characteristics of penicillins, cephalosporins and aminoglycocides.

Name the bacterium which causes citrus canker.

Write a paragraph describing the growing medium requirements and conditions necessary for a Neisseria gonorrhoeae culture.

Recall the four genera of bacteria that cause opportunistic infections and are physiologically similar to Pseudomonas.

Give two commercial identification systems for enterobacteriaceae aside from the API 20E.