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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is associated with dental caries?

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

Which bacterium is responsible for causing whooping cough?

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

What disease is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis?

<p>Tuberculosis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is associated with scarlet fever?

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

What organism causes rheumatic fever & acute glomerulonephritis?

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

Which bacterium is responsible for acute follicular tonsillitis?

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

What is the mode of transmission for scarlet fever?

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

Which test is used for the diagnosis of scarlet fever?

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

What is the causative organism for subacute bacterial endocarditis?

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

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

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

Which infection results in skin rashes and strawberry tongue?

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

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

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

What complication may occur after infection with Streptococcus pyogenes?

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

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

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

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