10 Questions
Which bacterial pathogen is commonly found in the human GI tract and can cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
C. difficile
What is the treatment for Actinomycosis, a bacterial infection that can affect various parts of the body?
Surgical debridement
Which bacterial pathogen is a normal inhabitant of the genital tract, GI tract, and can cause polymicrobial infections of the abdomen and female genital tract?
Bacteroides fragilis
Which bacterial pathogen is commonly found in the environment, GI tract of animals and humans, and can cause botulism?
Clostridium botulinum
What is the recommended treatment for infections caused by Bacteroides fragilis?
Metronidazole
Which of the following statements about staphylococci is true?
Staphylococci do not produce catalase.
What is the most common type of food poisoning caused by staphylococci?
Staphylococcal enterotoxin poisoning
What is the main characteristic of staphylococci colonies on agar media?
They form grapelike irregular clusters.
What is the significance of staphylococci hemolysis?
It produces a variety of extracellular enzymes and toxins.
Why are staphylococci infections difficult to treat?
Staphylococci rapidly develop resistance to many antimicrobial agents.
Test your knowledge of selected bacterial pathogens and their clinical and epidemiologic features. Learn about Actinomyces and Bacteroides fragilis, including clinical presentations and treatment options.
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