Question

5) List 4 different types of stains and what site and possible parasite they can be associated with. (please chose 4 different sites)

Answer 1

1. Streptococcus pneumonia is a parasitic bacterial pathogen which affect the human lungs and causes pneumonia

2. Salmonella typhi is generally present on intestinal tract and also blood of infected person and causes typhoid fever

3. Vibrio cholerae is another pathogenic strain, which is present in the aquatic environment (specially brackish water), and also in sea food and human can get this pathogen through seafood like shrimp or shellfish or crabs

4. Staphylococcus aureus is a common pathogenic strain present on the skin and causes disease like pimples and boils. These strains also affect the respiratory tract.