Pathogenic Microbiology Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Top Trending Pathogenic Microbiology Quizzes

Do you know about bloodborne pathogens? Try answering all these trivia questions from the quiz below to test your knowledge regarding bloodborne pathogens. These are microorganisms that are present in the body and cause...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 5036 | Last updated: Jul 24, 2023

Sample Question
There is currently no vaccination available for Hepatitis B.

True

False

Micro - Pathogenic Bacteria IV

Review quiz on pathogenic bacteria IV, includes legionella, bartonella, mycoplasma, bordatella, and clostridium

Questions: 47 | Attempts: 126 | Last updated: Jan 18, 2023

Sample Question
Legionella pneumophila is a / an

Possible cause of pneumonia

Anaerobic gram negative rod

Opportunistic pathogen of macrophages

A & C

All of the above

Coronavirus Disease 2019 MCQ Questions And Answers

How well do you know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Play this quiz; just answer these few MCQ questions related to the outbreak and evaluate yourself. It is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and can...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1964 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
The outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic began:

In Wuhan, China~ in late 2019.

We have no way of knowing where the outbreak began.

In the United States, in Kirkland, WA, late February 2020.

In the Amazon jungle in South America.

Pathogenesis Of Microbial Disease

Quiz on microbials that cause disease and how they do so

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 1987 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following is a competitive advantage of virulence mechanisms?

Perpetuation

Survival with in the body

Dispersal

A and C

All of the above

Understanding Atypical Pneumonias: Diagnosis and Management of Legionella, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydia Infections

Understanding Atypical Pneumonias: Diagnosis And Management Of Legionella, Mycoplasma, And Chlamydia Infections

Explore the characteristics and treatment strategies for atypical pneumonias caused by Legionella, Mycoplasma, and Chlamydia. This educational content enhances understanding of these less common pathogens, emphasizing diagnosis...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question
What illness is caused by mycoplasma and what are the symptoms?

Mycoplasma causes strep throat with symptoms such as high fever and difficulty swallowing.

Mycoplasma causes "walking pneumonia," a mild atypical pneumonia with associated mild bronchitis. Note: Walking refers to mild symptoms - patients walk in, walk outSymptoms [after long (2-3 week) incubation period]:fever, sore throat, malaise, persistent dry cough

Mycoplasma causes tuberculosis with symptoms like coughing up blood and weight loss.

Mycoplasma causes the common cold with symptoms of runny nose and sneezing.

Recent Pathogenic Microbiology Quizzes

Biology 1215: Identification and Analysis of Pathogenic Organisms

Enhance your understanding of biological specimens with this engaging lab activity. Identify various specimens displayed in Biology 1215 labs, sharpening your observational and classification skills critical for academic and...

Questions: 29 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 4, 2025

Sample Question
What is the genus, group and clade of this specimen? What disease does it cause?

Plasmodium. A protist from the Alveolata Clade that causes Malaria. -Plasmodium parasites are transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes.

Leishmania. A protist from the SAR Clade that causes Leishmaniasis. -Leishmania is transmitted by sandflies and affects the skin, mucocutaneous regions, and internal organs.

Trypanosoma. A kinetoplastid from the Euglenozoa Clade. -Causes African Sleeping Sickness transmitted by the Tse Tse fly. -Kinetoplastids have one large mitochondria.

Giardia. A protist from the Excavata Clade that causes Giardiasis. -Giardia have two nuclei and multiple flagella.

Gastrointestinal Pathogens Quiz

A pathogen is simply defined as a microorganism that causes a disease to its host. In other words, a pathogen is a microbe that can cause damage to a host. Gastrointestinal pathogens are pathogens that reside...

Questions: 32 | Attempts: 96 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Check ALL that applies to Vibrio

Comma-shaped

Straight rods

Pleomorphic

Rounded ends/coccobacilli

May occur singly, in pairs, or in short chains

Gram-negative rods

Do You Know Lyme Disease?

Do you know Lyme disease?

Hi! What do you know about one of the bugging experiences troubling humans? It's called Lyme disease. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of it.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 54 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Lyme disease is

An infectious disease

Enjoyment

Treatment

Art

School Infection/ Amr Quiz

School infection/ AMR quiz

Explore the basics of infections, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and hygiene practices through this interactive quiz. Understand the role of bacteria, virus spread, and the importance of handwashing.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 86 | Last updated: May 5, 2023

Sample Question
All bacteria are harmful. Is this true or false?

True

False

Malaria Test: How Much You Know? Quiz

Malaria Test: How much you know? Quiz

How much do you know about malaria? It's a disease that is triggered by a parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitos. People who have malaria feel very ill, and they present with a...

Questions: 24 | Attempts: 5793 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
This is....

Malariae

Vivax

Falciparum

Knowlesi

Pathologic Consequences Of Infection

Pathologic Consequences of Infection

Explore the pathologic consequences of infections in this quiz focused on how bacteria and viruses cause diseases. Topics include mechanisms of bacterial acid production, toxin effects, and viral impacts leading to conditions...

Questions: 16 | Attempts: 67 | Last updated: Jul 25, 2023

Sample Question
Streptococcus mutans is a bacteria that acts through what mechanism to destroy teeth?

Damage to erythrocytes inducing apoptosis

Increased acid production

Damage to macrophages causing cytokine storm

Mechanical disruption causing inflammation

Lower Respiratory Tract Infections

This quiz on Lower Respiratory Tract Infections covers key pathogens like Bordetella pertussis and influenza viruses. It assesses understanding of disease transmission, phases of communicability, and viral characteristics,...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 1383 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
B. pertussis is a strictly human pathogen.

True

False

Block 9 Micro Infection Control

Block 9 Micro infection control

Explore key infection control strategies in medical settings through scenarios involving decontamination, isolation precautions, and pathogen identification. This quiz assesses knowledge essential for preventing hospital-acquired...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 209 | Last updated: Mar 16, 2023

Sample Question
A 15-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department after a car accident. He has multiple contusions, broken bones, and burns to the upper torso. What method of decontamination would be appropriate to treat a stethoscope (usually a non-critical piece of equipment) being used on this patient?

Ethylene oxide

70% alcohol

Benzalkonium chloride

Auto-claving

Lodophor

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