Crossword puzzle for Microbiological diagnostics of zoonotic infections - plague, tularemia, anthrax, brucellosis.

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  1. 3. Rapid diagnostic test used for plague by detecting F1 antigen.
  2. 4. Common animal reservoir for Yersinia pestis.
  3. 8. This organism is the causative agent of tularemia.
  4. 12. The staining method used to detect Yersinia pestis.
  5. 14. This form of brucellosis typically affects humans exposed to animal products.
  6. 16. Highly infectious form of anthrax transmitted via inhalation.
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  1. 1. Organism causing pulmonary anthrax.
  2. 2. Microscopic appearance of Yersinia pestis in stained smears.
  3. 5. Common test used for detecting Brucella antibodies.
  4. 6. Primary bacterial pathogen responsible for plague.
  5. 7. Type of media used to culture Francisella tularensis.
  6. 9. Diagnostic method involving the detection of pathogen-specific antibodies.
  7. 10. Brucella species primarily infecting cattle.
  8. 11. Animal often associated with Brucella transmission.
  9. 13. Common test for detecting Bacillus anthracis toxin in blood.
  10. 15. The rodent commonly associated with Yersinia pestis outbreaks.