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Which bacterial pathogen is commonly found in the human GI tract and can cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
Which bacterial pathogen is commonly found in the human GI tract and can cause antibiotic-associated diarrhea?
- Bacteroides fragilis
- Clostridium botulinum
- C. difficile (correct)
- Actinomyces
What is the treatment for Actinomycosis, a bacterial infection that can affect various parts of the body?
What is the treatment for Actinomycosis, a bacterial infection that can affect various parts of the body?
- Surgical debridement (correct)
- Penicillin
- Macrolides
- Carbapenems
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?
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 (correct)
- C. difficile
- Actinomyces
- Clostridium botulinum
Which bacterial pathogen is commonly found in the environment, GI tract of animals and humans, and can cause botulism?
Which bacterial pathogen is commonly found in the environment, GI tract of animals and humans, and can cause botulism?
What is the recommended treatment for infections caused by Bacteroides fragilis?
What is the recommended treatment for infections caused by Bacteroides fragilis?
Which of the following statements about staphylococci is true?
Which of the following statements about staphylococci is true?
What is the most common type of food poisoning caused by staphylococci?
What is the most common type of food poisoning caused by staphylococci?
What is the main characteristic of staphylococci colonies on agar media?
What is the main characteristic of staphylococci colonies on agar media?
What is the significance of staphylococci hemolysis?
What is the significance of staphylococci hemolysis?
Why are staphylococci infections difficult to treat?
Why are staphylococci infections difficult to treat?
