TOPICS FOR SUMMER SESSION FINAL COMPREHENSIVE EXAM - BIOLOGY 2420
Talaro 9th
THESE TOPICS WILL BE ADDRESSED ON YOUR COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM,
IN ADDITION TO THE TOPICS ON ALL PREVIOUS LECTURE EXAM TOPIC SHEETS!!
Chapter 18
STAPHYLOCOCCUS - How are staphylococci spread? What is an abscess? What other cutaneous
infections can be caused by staphylococci? What is toxic shock syndrome, and what are its symptoms?
Which type of patient is most likely to present with toxic shock syndrome? What is the most important
criterion for determination of the pathogenicity of a staphylococcal species to human beings?
STREPTOCOCCUS - How are streptococci classified? What is the other name for Group A, beta
hemolytic streptococci? What major diseases and sequelae does this species of streptococcus cause? Is
there a vaccine which provides immunity against the pharyngitis caused by this species of streptococcus?
PNEUMOCOCCUS - What species causes the vast majority of the cases of lobar pneumonia? Is there a
vaccine which provides immunity against this species of streptococcus? What is the major virulence
factor for this species? What is the Quellung reaction, and why is it important?
ONLY FOR SUMMER SESSION CLASSES!!