A vector may be biological or mechanical.

A ____ may be secreted by a bacteria.

In positive staining, the dye is repelled from the microbe.

A disease that is sporadic is ___.

A narrow spectrum antibiotic should be administered when the specific type of bacteria is not known.

Viral particles are composed solely of a covering.

Sporulation in bacteria is a reproductive mechanism.

A comma shaped bacteria is classified as having a morphology of _____.

A disease is a pandemic when it is _____.

When using moist heat rather than dry heat for control of microbes, _____ are required.