Bacterial Diseases of the Respiratory Tract Quiz
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What disease is caused by N. meningitidis?

  • Tuberculosis
  • Diphtheria
  • Bronchitis
  • Meningitis (correct)

    • Which bacterium is responsible for causing pneumonia?

  • Streptococcus viridans
  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Streptococcal pneumoniae (correct)

    • What is the mode of transmission of diphtheria?

  • Vector-borne transmission
  • By droplet inhalation (correct)
  • Direct contact with skin lesions
  • Ingestion of contaminated food or water

    • Which bacterium causes upper respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is associated with dental caries?

    <p>Streptococcus viridans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is responsible for causing whooping cough?

    <p>Bordetella pertussis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

    <p>Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is associated with scarlet fever?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What organism causes rheumatic fever & acute glomerulonephritis?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is responsible for acute follicular tonsillitis?

    <p>Streptococcus pyogenes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission for scarlet fever?

    <p>Droplet inhalation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used for the diagnosis of scarlet fever?

    <p>Schultz-Charlton reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the causative organism for subacute bacterial endocarditis?

    <p>Streptococcus viridans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Streptococcus infection to prevent the occurrence of complications?

    <p>Long-acting penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection results in skin rashes and strawberry tongue?

    <p>Scarlet fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to detect the organism causing subacute bacterial endocarditis?

    <p>Blood agar and microscopy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may occur if no reaction is detected in the forearm in Dick's test?

    <p>Immunity to scarlet fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complication may occur after infection with Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Acute glomerulonephritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition may occur after tonsillitis or pharyngitis infection by Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Rheumatic fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

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