Across
- 1. these are the vectors for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
- 8. is caused by streptococcus pyogenes
- 9. is a parasitic disease that infects RBC’s and is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito
- 11. endemic and scrub typhus are both _______________ diseases
- 14. pin-point hemorrhages that show up on the skin in response to some infections
- 15. these are the vectors responsible for the transmission of yellow fever and dengue fever
- 18. this type of Streptococcal infection is responsible for 80% of neonatal sepsis and meningitis
- 20. is caused by Yersinia pestis
- 21. causes inflammation and blockage of lymph ducts leading to elephantiasis due to this organism
- 22. inflammation of the lymph vessels that often leave red streaks beneath the skin
- 23. are responsible all of the following diseases – lyme, syphilis, and relapsing fever
- 24. causes an aplastic crisis by destroying RBC’s
- 25. a bacteria-fibrin mass that forms on damaged valvular surfaces
Down
- 2. these are the vectors responsible for the transmission of leishmaniasis
- 3. is a bacterial infection that is found in cattle herds and can be transmitted to humans that hand the infected cattle
- 4. disease is caused by the bite of a tick, which transmits Borrelia burgdorferi, and results in a bullseye rash at the site of the bite
- 5. is the causative agent of Erhlichiosis
- 6. happens when bacteria release large quantities of endotoxin
- 7. is common during rabbit hunting season, is often called “rabbit fever”, and is characterized by high fever, headache, and buboes
- 10. the number of normal microflora in the cardiovascular system
- 12. this type of fever is caused by the ebola virus
- 13. an inflammation of the lining and valves of the heart
- 16. this virus causes infectious mononucleosis
- 17. the prescence of bacteria in the blood stream
- 19. is the causative agent of Malaria