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Which bacterial species is characterized by being spore-forming, having a unique protein capsule, and causing anthrax?
Which bacterial species is characterized by being spore-forming, having a unique protein capsule, and causing anthrax?
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Bacillus anthracis (correct)
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
What is the primary mode of transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
- Direct contact
- Contaminated food
- Sexually transmitted (correct)
- Waterborne
Which bacterium is responsible for causing strep sore throat, impetigo, puerperal fever, and rheumatic fever?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing strep sore throat, impetigo, puerperal fever, and rheumatic fever?
- Neisseria meningitidis
- Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- Staphylococcus aureus
Which bacterium is known for causing scalded skin syndrome and toxic shock syndrome?
Which bacterium is known for causing scalded skin syndrome and toxic shock syndrome?
What distinguishes Neisseria meningitidis from other organisms mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes Neisseria meningitidis from other organisms mentioned in the text?
What is a distinguishing feature of Streptococcus pyogenes among the listed bacteria?
What is a distinguishing feature of Streptococcus pyogenes among the listed bacteria?
Which bacterium is characterized by producing exfoliative toxins and is associated with scalded skin syndrome?
Which bacterium is characterized by producing exfoliative toxins and is associated with scalded skin syndrome?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing neonatal infections, especially in newborns?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing neonatal infections, especially in newborns?
Which bacterium is commonly found as normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract and is associated with foodborne infections?
Which bacterium is commonly found as normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract and is associated with foodborne infections?
Which bacterium is a common cause of puerperal fever, especially in postpartum women?
Which bacterium is a common cause of puerperal fever, especially in postpartum women?
Which bacterium is known for being associated with acute glomerulonephritis, a kidney condition?
Which bacterium is known for being associated with acute glomerulonephritis, a kidney condition?
Which bacterium is characterized by causing acute tonsillitis, especially strep sore throat?
Which bacterium is characterized by causing acute tonsillitis, especially strep sore throat?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with meningitis and Waterhouse Friderichsen Syndrome?
Which bacterium is commonly associated with meningitis and Waterhouse Friderichsen Syndrome?
Which bacterium is a known cause of rheumatic fever?
Which bacterium is a known cause of rheumatic fever?
Which bacterium is associated with septicemia and has a particular pathogenic feature called 'Hyalyronidase'?
Which bacterium is associated with septicemia and has a particular pathogenic feature called 'Hyalyronidase'?
