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Sepsis
The presence of a toxin or pathogenic organism in blood and tissue
Sterilization
The removal of all microorganisms, including endospores
Sanitization
The removal of microbes from eating utensils and food preparation areas
Biocide/Germicide
A substance capable of killing microorganisms
Disinfection
Any treatment used on inanimate objects to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms; a chemical used is called a disinfectant.
Thermal Death Point (TDP)
The temperature required to kill all the bacteria in a liquid culture in 10 minutes
Thermal Death Time (TDT)
The length of time required to kill all bacteria in a liquid culture at a given temperature
Asepsis
The absence of contamination by unwanted organisms
Bacteriostatic
A treatment capable of inhibiting bacterial growth without killing the bacteria
Bacteriostasis
A state in which bacterial growth is inhibited without the bacteria being killed
Desiccation
The removal of water
Tolnaftate
1. Antifungal drug
2. Unknown mode of action
3. Used to treat athlete's foot
Azoles
1. Antifungal drug
2. Inhibits plasma membrane synthesis
Rifamycins
1. Inhibits mRNA synthesis
2. Used to treat tuberculosis
Tetracycline
1. Inhibits protein synthesis
Flucytosine
1. Inhibits RNA synthesis of cell wall components
2. Used against systemic fungal infections
Sulfonamides
1. Inhibits synthesis of essential metabolites
Polymyxin B
1. Destroys plasma membrane
2. Topical use against G- bacteria
Chloramphynicol
1. Inhibits protein synthesis
Penicillin G
1. Inhibits cell wall synthesis
2. Natural penicillin
3. Used agains G+ bacteria
4. Requires injection
Fluconazole
1. Used against systemic fungal infections
Author
tlclaybrooks
ID
145337
Card Set
Microbiology
Description
Exam III
Updated
2012-04-05T02:22:46Z
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