Bacterial and Viral Infections Quiz

Which type of infection is most commonly caused by the streptococcus bacteria described in the text?

Which type of viral infection can lead to meningitis, as mentioned in the text?

What type of viral hepatitis infection is most commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water, according to the text?

Which of the following viral infections is most commonly associated with conjunctivitis (pink eye)?

Which type of viral infection can lead to a severe respiratory illness called epiglottitis, as mentioned in the text?

Which type of viral hepatitis infection is most commonly transmitted through exposure to infected body fluids or needles, according to the text?

Which type of viral infection is most commonly associated with genital warts, as mentioned in the text?

Which of the following is a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Which of the following is a serious complication of untreated urinary tract infections?

Which type of microorganism is the most common cause of viral meningitis?

Which of the following is a common symptom of viral conjunctivitis (pink eye)?

Which of the following is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?

Which type of hepatitis is typically spread through contaminated food or water?

Which of the following is a potential complication of untreated hepatitis B infection?

Which disease is caused by a parasite transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito?

Which infection can be easily detected in a wet prep performed in a microbiology laboratory?

What is the cause of Chaga’s Disease?

Which disease is associated with large, macroscopic worms like Pinworms and Roundworms?

What can be seen in blood smears during a Complete Blood Count (CBC) in the case of which infection?

Which infection can lead to Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome among other complications?

What infection is associated with an increase in travelling, exposure to exotic animals, and misuse of antibiotics as causes for its emergence?

Which bacterium is associated with causing Listeriosis, a fatal neonatal disease?

What bacterium is responsible for causing Lockjaw?

Which bacterium is associated with causing Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme Disease?

Which bacterium causes Epiglottitis, a severe respiratory illness?

MRSA poses a huge concern due to its resistance to many antibiotics. What does MRSA stand for?

Neisseria meningitidis is a common cause of bacterial meningitis. What is the characteristic shape of Neisseria species?

Hepatitis A is commonly transmitted through contaminated food and water. What type of virus causes Hepatitis A?

Which of the following is the most common causative agent of lower respiratory tract infections?

A patient presents with fever, headache, and stiff neck. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A patient with a history of recent antibiotic use presents with watery diarrhea. Which of the following is the most likely causative agent?

A patient presents with redness, swelling, and discharge from the eye. Which of the following is the most likely causative agent?

A patient with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections presents with dysuria, frequency, and urgency. Which of the following is the most likely causative agent?

A patient presents with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. Chest X-ray reveals consolidation in the left lower lobe. Which of the following is the most likely causative agent?

A patient presents with jaundice, nausea, and abdominal pain. Which of the following is the most likely causative agent of this patient's condition?