10 Questions
What is the primary difference between septicaemia and pyaemia?
Localization of microorganisms in the blood
Which causative agent is specifically associated with acute osteomyelitis?
Staphylococcus aureus
What is the primary method of infection for primary tuberculosis (childhood type)?
Inhalation
What is a characteristic reaction of the body against bacilli in secondary pulmonary tuberculosis?
Exudative reaction in solid organs
Which site is more commonly affected in secondary pulmonary tuberculosis?
Apical or subapical lung
How does Bacteraemia differ from Toxaemia?
Bacteraemia involves circulation of bacteria, while Toxaemia involves circulation of bacterial toxins.
What is the main method of spread of infection mentioned in the text?
Local (direct)
What are the types of Toxaemia mentioned in the text?
Acute Toxaemia and Chronic Toxaemia
What are the sources of Bacteria in Bacteraemia?
Endogenous: Commensals and Septic foci. Exogenous: Early stages of certain diseases.
What is the result of a large dose of bacteria in Bacteraemia according to the text?
The bacteria may be lodged in already diseased tissue.
Test your knowledge of bacterial infection and the methods of infection and spread. Learn about the different ways bacteria can invade living tissue and the results of infection.
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