Before autoclaving instruments for complete sterilization, it is critical that the instruments be:

What virulence factor(s) do all Gram-negative bacteria share?

Strep species can be differentiated based on which of the following.

According to the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, biohazardous substances must be labeled:

The term for toxins that affect the gastrointestinal region    Word Bank bacteremia bacterial secretion systems (Type III) beta lactamase bile tolerant bubonic plague coagulase coliforms cytotoxins deoxyribonucleases (aka DNase) diagnosis diphtheria enterotoxins epidemiology exfoliative toxins gas gangrene impetigo Lancefield classification Listeriosis lockjaw M protein mycetoma necrotizing fasciitis non-coliforms neurotoxins obligate Intracellular parasite Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) peritonitis pertussis Phosphorylcholine pleomorphic pneumolysin pneumonia pneumonic plaque Pontiac fever pyoderma Quellung reaction Rheumatic fever salmonellosis shigellosis sinusitis staphylokinase tuberculosis virulence

The study of the distribution and control of an infectious disease inside and outside the human body is called  Word Bank bacteremia bacterial secretion systems (Type III) beta lactamase bile tolerant bubonic plague coagulase coliforms cytotoxins deoxyribonucleases (aka DNase) diagnosis diphtheria enterotoxins epidemiology exfoliative toxins gas gangrene impetigo Lancefield classification Listeriosis lockjaw M protein mycetoma necrotizing fasciitis non-coliforms neurotoxins obligate Intracellular parasite Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) peritonitis pertussis Phosphorylcholine pleomorphic pneumolysin pneumonia pneumonic plaque Pontiac fever pyoderma Quellung reaction Rheumatic fever salmonellosis shigellosis sinusitis staphylokinase tuberculosis virulence

A specific test for S. pneumoniae that involves adding antibodies that bind to its capsule which causes the capsules to swell Word Bank bacteremia bacterial secretion systems (Type III) beta lactamase bile tolerant bubonic plague coagulase coliforms cytotoxins deoxyribonucleases (aka DNase) diagnosis diphtheria enterotoxins epidemiology exfoliative toxins gas gangrene impetigo Lancefield classification Listeriosis lockjaw M protein mycetoma necrotizing fasciitis non-coliforms neurotoxins obligate Intracellular parasite Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) peritonitis pertussis Phosphorylcholine pleomorphic pneumolysin pneumonia pneumonic plaque Pontiac fever pyoderma Quellung reaction Rheumatic fever salmonellosis shigellosis sinusitis staphylokinase tuberculosis virulence

Which of the following species of Clostridium produces a toxin that binds to neuromuscular junctions and prevents the release of acetylcholine, causing muscle paralysis?

The cervical lymph nodes should be palpated:

Pyroderma and erysipelas is caused by which bacterial species?