19 Questions
What disease is caused by N. meningitidis?
Meningitis
Which bacterium is responsible for causing pneumonia?
Streptococcal pneumoniae
What is the mode of transmission of diphtheria?
By droplet inhalation
Which bacterium causes upper respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis and pharyngitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which bacterium is associated with dental caries?
Streptococcus viridans
Which bacterium is responsible for causing whooping cough?
Bordetella pertussis
What disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis
Which bacterium is associated with scarlet fever?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What organism causes rheumatic fever & acute glomerulonephritis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
Which bacterium is responsible for acute follicular tonsillitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What is the mode of transmission for scarlet fever?
Droplet inhalation
Which test is used for the diagnosis of scarlet fever?
Schultz-Charlton reaction
What is the causative organism for subacute bacterial endocarditis?
Streptococcus viridans
What is the treatment for Streptococcus infection to prevent the occurrence of complications?
Long-acting penicillin
Which infection results in skin rashes and strawberry tongue?
Scarlet fever
Which test is used to detect the organism causing subacute bacterial endocarditis?
Blood agar and microscopy
What may occur if no reaction is detected in the forearm in Dick's test?
Immunity to scarlet fever
What complication may occur after infection with Streptococcus pyogenes?
Acute glomerulonephritis
What condition may occur after tonsillitis or pharyngitis infection by Streptococcus pyogenes?
Rheumatic fever
Test your knowledge of bacterial diseases acquired through inhalation and affecting the upper and lower respiratory tract. This quiz covers diseases caused by organisms such as Streptococcus pyogenes, tuberculosis, and the associated symptoms and complications.
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