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What is the primary difference between septicaemia and pyaemia?

Presence of large numbers of virulent microorganisms

Production of severe constitutional manifestations

Circulation of septic emboli in the blood

Localization of microorganisms in the blood (correct)

Which causative agent is specifically associated with acute osteomyelitis?

Streptococcus pneumoniae

T.B. bacilli

Strept. Haemolyticus

Staphylococcus aureus (correct)

What is the primary method of infection for primary tuberculosis (childhood type)?

Inhalation (correct)

Ingestion

Direct contact

Blood transfusion

What is a characteristic reaction of the body against bacilli in secondary pulmonary tuberculosis?

Exudative reaction in solid organs Signup and view all the answers

Which site is more commonly affected in secondary pulmonary tuberculosis?

Apical or subapical lung Signup and view all the answers

How does Bacteraemia differ from Toxaemia?

Bacteraemia involves circulation of bacteria, while Toxaemia involves circulation of bacterial toxins. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main method of spread of infection mentioned in the text?

Local (direct) Signup and view all the answers

What are the types of Toxaemia mentioned in the text?

Acute Toxaemia and Chronic Toxaemia Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of Bacteria in Bacteraemia?

Endogenous: Commensals and Septic foci. Exogenous: Early stages of certain diseases. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers