40 Questions
What is the primary mode of transmission for meningitis?
Respiratory droplets
Which bacterium is known for causing epidemic meningitis?
N.meningitidis
What is the primary goal of treatment for aseptic meningitis syndrome?
Rule out bacterial diagnosis
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes?
All of the above
What is the primary function of streptolysin O and S?
Kill host leukocytes
Which vaccine has been shown to reduce the incidence of H.influenzae meningitis and pneumonia?
Hib vaccine
What is the characteristic of Corynebacterium diphtheriae that makes it pathogenic?
It produces an exotoxin that inhibits protein synthesis
What is the estimated annual mortality rate for H.influenzae and meningitis worldwide?
3 million
What is the primary goal of prophylactic antibiotics in the treatment of N.meningitidis?
All of the above
What is the primary mode of transmission for Diphtheria?
Airborne transmission through nasopharyngeal secretions
What is the name of the vaccine used to prevent Diphtheria?
DPT or acellular DTap
What is the primary characteristic of group A β-hemolytic streptococci (GAS)?
Virulence factors
What is the primary reservoir of Legionella pneumophila?
Free-living amoebae and ciliated protozoa
What is the recommended vaccination strategy for college students and others?
N.meningitidis vaccine
What is the characteristic of Legionella pneumophila that makes it pathogenic?
It produces a cytotoxic exoprotease
What is the primary diagnosis method for Legionnaires' Disease?
Isolation of bacteria and immunodiagnostics
What is the primary treatment for Legionnaires' Disease?
Symptomatic/supportive therapy and antibiotic therapy
What is the primary cause of Meningitis?
Bacterial infection
What is the name of the bacteria that causes Meningitis?
All of the above
What is the primary method of diagnosing bacterial Meningitis?
Gram stain of cerebrospinal fluid
What is the primary method of transmission for streptococcal pharyngitis?
Droplets of saliva or nasal secretions
What is the purpose of antibiotic therapy in treating glomerulonephritis?
To kill residual bacteria
What is the name of the type of hypersensitivity associated with glomerulonephritis?
Type III hypersensitivity
What is the time frame for the development of poststreptococcal diseases such as glomerulonephritis and rheumatic fever?
1-4 weeks
What is the name of the disease that involves the heart valves, joints, subcutaneous tissues, and central nervous system?
Rheumatic fever
What is the most common tick-borne disease in the U.S.?
Lyme disease
What is the name of the disease that is characterized by edema, fever, hypertension, and hematuria?
Glomerulonephritis
What is the significance of rapid diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis?
They are available and reliable
Why are antibiotics important for children with streptococcal pharyngitis?
To prevent rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis
What is the name of the disease that was historically important but is now rare?
Plague
What is the primary mode of transmission of Lyme disease?
Through the bite of infected ticks
Which bacterium is responsible for causing peptic ulcer disease and gastritis?
Helicobacter pylori
What is the estimated number of new cases of sexually transmitted diseases per year?
300 million
What is the most frequently reported sexually transmitted bacterial disease?
Chlamydia
What is the mode of transmission of Plague?
Through the bite of infected fleas
What is the species of bacteria that causes Syphilis?
Treponema pallidum
What is the term for the conjunctivitis of the newborn caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Ophthalmia neonatorum
What is the type of bacteria that causes Lyme disease?
Gram-negative
What is the organ system primarily affected by Gonorrhea?
Genitourinary
What is the primary mode of transmission of Chlamydia?
Through anal, oral, and vaginal sex
Test your knowledge on bacterial pathogens and the diseases they cause in humans. This quiz covers various types of diseases, including airborne and skin diseases, and explores the pathogenesis of specific diseases such as diphtheria.
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