Chapter 19 Infectious Diseases Affecting the Respiratory System

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Across
  1. 2. A Sticky substance that traps microbes in the respiratory tract
  2. 5. A skin test that detects a T-cell immune response to tuberculosis exposure.
  3. 8. An acid-fast bacterium that causes tuberculosis and forms caseous lesions.
  4. 12. An inflammation of the throat commonly known as sore throat
  5. 13. A serious complication of untreated strep throat that can affect the heart.
  6. 14. Type of hemolysis showing complete red blood cell destruction on blood agar.
  7. 16. The process where normal microbes prevent pathogen growth by competition.
  8. 18. A condition where fluid fills the alveoli, causing inflammation of the lungs.
Down
  1. 1. Normal microbes that live in the body without causing harm.
  2. 3. The bacterium responsible for strep throat and classified as Group A streptococcus (GAS)
  3. 4. The Upper portion of the respiratory system including nose, sinuses, and pharynx
  4. 6. A virus transmitted by droplets that causes seasonal respiratory illness.
  5. 7. An inflammation of the sinuses that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
  6. 9. Small genetic changes in influenza virus surface proteins requiring yearly vaccines.
  7. 10. An infection of the middle ear often following a respiratory infection.
  8. 11. Hair-like structures that move mucus and trapped particles out of the airway.
  9. 15. The toxin responsible for the red rash seen in scarlet fever.
  10. 17. Major genetic reassortment in influenza viruses that can lead to pandemics.