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WGU Clinical Microbiology Final Exam Study Set COMPLETE SOLUTION 1. Bacteria: Single-celled organism that do not have a cell nucleus and the mem- brane-enclosed intracellular structures found in most other cells (Prokaryotic cell). 2. Gram-positive Bacteria: Thick layer of peptidoglycan (20-80nm across). The peptidoglycan layer is closely attached to the outer surface of the cell membrane. Retains crystal violet stains. Lack an outer membrane and a periplasmic space. 3. Gram-negative Bact...

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acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Correct Answer Sx/Sx: can be asymptomatic (dormant) -causes opportunistic infections: cmv, tb, kaposis sarcoma, toxoplasmosis, pneumocystitis. HOST/RESERVOIR: Humans are only reservoir. ENTRY: blood to blood, semen to blood EXIT: blood, semen, breastmik of infected indiv. MODE OF TRANSMISSION: horizontal-STD, Blood transfusion vertical- maternal childbirth DX: blood sample, ELISA (western blotting) PREVENTION: abstinence, monogamy screen ...