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Which bacterial pathogens possess a capsule that protects them from phagocytosis?
Which bacterial pathogens possess a capsule that protects them from phagocytosis?
- Haemophilus influenza (correct)
- Escherichia coli
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
What symptoms are part of the triad associated with bacterial meningitis?
What symptoms are part of the triad associated with bacterial meningitis?
- Fever, headache, stiff neck (correct)
- Cough, runny nose, sore throat
- Fatigue, dizziness, back pain
- Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation
Which type of bacteria causes Hib-caused meningitis in children under 4 years?
Which type of bacteria causes Hib-caused meningitis in children under 4 years?
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Group B streptococci
- Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) (correct)
- Staphylococci
What is the main virulence factor of Haemophilus influenza?
What is the main virulence factor of Haemophilus influenza?
Where is Haemophilus influenza commonly found in the human body?
Where is Haemophilus influenza commonly found in the human body?
How does Hib-caused meningitis spread among individuals?
How does Hib-caused meningitis spread among individuals?
Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria meningitidis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae possess a capsule that makes them vulnerable to phagocytosis.
Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria meningitidis, and Streptococcus pneumoniae possess a capsule that makes them vulnerable to phagocytosis.
Opportunistic pathogens causing bacterial meningitis include group A streptococci and certain Gram-negative bacteria.
Opportunistic pathogens causing bacterial meningitis include group A streptococci and certain Gram-negative bacteria.
Hib-caused meningitis primarily occurs in children under the age of 2 years.
Hib-caused meningitis primarily occurs in children under the age of 2 years.
Non-capsulated strains of Haemophilus influenza are present in the nasopharynx of 5-10% of healthy individuals.
Non-capsulated strains of Haemophilus influenza are present in the nasopharynx of 5-10% of healthy individuals.
Hib-caused meningitis spreads only through direct contact and secretions, not through aerosols.
Hib-caused meningitis spreads only through direct contact and secretions, not through aerosols.
The virulence factor of Haemophilus influenza is peptidoglycan.
The virulence factor of Haemophilus influenza is peptidoglycan.
