BIOS 242 Week 6 – Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | Chamberlain University | Latest Update | Skin, Nervous System, and Circulatory System Pathogens

This document summarizes key concepts from Week 6 of BIOS 242 at Chamberlain University, focusing on the epidemiology of infectious diseases affecting the skin, nervous system, and circulatory system. It outlines major pathogens, modes of transmission, clinical symptoms, and prevention strategies. Designed as a study guide, this resource supports exam prep and deepens understanding of system-specific infections. BIOS 242 Week 6 – Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases | Chamberlain University | Latest Update Skin, Nervous System, and Circulatory System Pathogens Prepare: Skin and Nervous System Pathogens Which of the following is not a prion disease? Scrapie Bovine spongiform encephalopathy Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis Most cases of sepsis are caused by . bacteria protozoans fungi prions viruses Protective features of the skin include all of the following except . resident biota high salt content high pH lysozyme a keratinized surface Which of the following is a febrile disease characterized by a rash and is caused by a virus that can cross the placenta to cause serious fetal damage? Rubella Impetigo Shingles Smallpox Measles The transmission of often occurs via infected tooth, dental trauma, or small skin wounds. Lyme disease Histoplasmosis Plague Endocarditis Hensen’s disease Self Check: Bacterial infection In a recent surgery, when the cut area was sutured, bacteria entered the open tissue. As a result, you now have an infection of deep tissue exhibiting redness, swelling, pain, fever, and a rash. With your knowledge of microbiology, you predict that you have a developed an infection caused by . Neisseria human herpesvirus 3 Staphylococcus E. coli