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What bacterial species is the causative agent of the bubonic plague?
What bacterial species is the causative agent of the bubonic plague?
- Clostridium botulinum
- Yersinia pestis (correct)
- Vibrio cholerae
- Staphylococcus aureus
Which of the following toxins, produced by its namesake bacteria, causes paralysis by blocking nerve function?
Which of the following toxins, produced by its namesake bacteria, causes paralysis by blocking nerve function?
- Diphtheria toxin
- Tetanospasmin
- Botulinum toxin (correct)
- Cholera toxin
A patient presents with a painful skin infection characterized by a cluster of boils. Which bacterium is the most likely causative agent?
A patient presents with a painful skin infection characterized by a cluster of boils. Which bacterium is the most likely causative agent?
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
- Borrelia recurrentis
- Haemophilus ducreyi
Severe diarrhea and dehydration are characteristic symptoms of an infection caused by which bacterium?
Severe diarrhea and dehydration are characteristic symptoms of an infection caused by which bacterium?
Which of the following bacterial infections is commonly sexually transmitted and can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated?
Which of the following bacterial infections is commonly sexually transmitted and can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if left untreated?
What is the primary mechanism by which Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes harm to the host?
What is the primary mechanism by which Corynebacterium diphtheriae causes harm to the host?
What is the key characteristic of Borrelia recurrentis infection that gives the disease its name?
What is the key characteristic of Borrelia recurrentis infection that gives the disease its name?
A patient presents with painful genital ulcers. Which bacterium is the most likely causative agent?
A patient presents with painful genital ulcers. Which bacterium is the most likely causative agent?
Which bacterial infection is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and causes flaccid paralysis?
Which bacterial infection is primarily transmitted through contaminated food and causes flaccid paralysis?
A characteristic pseudomembrane in the throat is associated with infection by which of the following bacteria?
A characteristic pseudomembrane in the throat is associated with infection by which of the following bacteria?
Which of these bacterial infections is commonly associated with the formation of skin abscesses and can be resistant to multiple antibiotics?
Which of these bacterial infections is commonly associated with the formation of skin abscesses and can be resistant to multiple antibiotics?
A patient traveling in an area with poor sanitation presents with profuse watery diarrhea. Which organism should be suspected?
A patient traveling in an area with poor sanitation presents with profuse watery diarrhea. Which organism should be suspected?
Which of these bacterial pathogens is LEAST likely to be transmitted via the fecal-oral route?
Which of these bacterial pathogens is LEAST likely to be transmitted via the fecal-oral route?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by cycles of high fever followed by periods of no fever, often after a tick bite?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by cycles of high fever followed by periods of no fever, often after a tick bite?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by painful genital ulcers and swollen lymph nodes in the groin?
Which bacterial infection is characterized by painful genital ulcers and swollen lymph nodes in the groin?
Why is antitoxin administration a critical treatment strategy for diphtheria?
Why is antitoxin administration a critical treatment strategy for diphtheria?
Which of the following best explains how Vibrio cholerae causes severe dehydration?
Which of the following best explains how Vibrio cholerae causes severe dehydration?
Which intervention would be LEAST effective in preventing the spread of bubonic plague?
Which intervention would be LEAST effective in preventing the spread of bubonic plague?
Why can relapsing fewer exhibit multiple episodes of symptoms?
Why can relapsing fewer exhibit multiple episodes of symptoms?
While all of the following are STIs, which one is particularly characterized by the development of painful ulcers on the genitals?
While all of the following are STIs, which one is particularly characterized by the development of painful ulcers on the genitals?
Flashcards
Causative agent of Bubonic Plague
Causative agent of Bubonic Plague
Bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
Causative agent of Botulism
Causative agent of Botulism
Botulism is caused by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum.
Causative agent of Carbuncles
Causative agent of Carbuncles
A carbuncle is caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus.
Causative agent of Cholera
Causative agent of Cholera
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bacterium causing Chlamydia
bacterium causing Chlamydia
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Causative agent of Diphtheria
Causative agent of Diphtheria
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Causative agent of Relapsing Fever
Causative agent of Relapsing Fever
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Causative agent of Chancroid
Causative agent of Chancroid
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Study Notes
- Several bacterial infections and their causative organisms are listed.
Bacterial Infections and Causative Organisms
- Bubonic plague is caused by Yersinia pestis.
- Botulism is caused by Clostridium botulinum.
- Carbuncles are caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
- Cholera is caused by Vibrio cholerae.
- Chlamydia is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Diphtheria is caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
- Relapsing fever is caused by Borrelia recurrentis.
- Chancroid is caused by Haemophilus ducreyi.
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