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What are the virulence factors of Enterococci?
What are the virulence factors of Enterococci?
- Biofilm formation, flagella, and pili
- Toxins, exoenzymes, and adhesins
- Polysaccharide capsule, endotoxin, and outer membrane proteins (correct)
- Hemolysins, leukocidins, and streptokinase
Which species is capsulated and lens-shaped?
Which species is capsulated and lens-shaped?
- Enterococci
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Neisseria meningitidis (correct)
- Streptococcus pyogenes
How can Neisseria meningitidis be diagnosed in the laboratory?
How can Neisseria meningitidis be diagnosed in the laboratory?
- Urine antigen detection
- Culturing from CSF, blood, or nasopharyngeal swabs (correct)
- Serologic testing
- PCR testing
Which infection can Neisseria meningitidis cause in susceptible individuals?
Which infection can Neisseria meningitidis cause in susceptible individuals?
What is the drug of choice for treating Neisseria meningitidis infections?
What is the drug of choice for treating Neisseria meningitidis infections?
What is the most common clinical manifestation of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection?
What is the most common clinical manifestation of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection?
Which of the following is the most important virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which of the following is the most important virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
How can Streptococcus pneumoniae be differentiated from other Streptococcus species in the laboratory?
How can Streptococcus pneumoniae be differentiated from other Streptococcus species in the laboratory?
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating Streptococcus pneumoniae infections?
Which antibiotic is the drug of choice for treating Streptococcus pneumoniae infections?
Which vaccine is recommended for the prevention of pneumococcal infections?
Which vaccine is recommended for the prevention of pneumococcal infections?
What is the primary reservoir for Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus)?
What is the primary reservoir for Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus)?
Which of the following is NOT a suppurative manifestation of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is NOT a suppurative manifestation of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the leading cause of lobar pneumonia and otitis media in children, as well as meningitis in all ages?
What is the leading cause of lobar pneumonia and otitis media in children, as well as meningitis in all ages?
Which of the following statements about the laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes is INCORRECT?
Which of the following statements about the laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes is INCORRECT?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for non-suppurative manifestations like acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for non-suppurative manifestations like acute rheumatic fever and post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis?
Which antibiotic is primarily used for the treatment of Streptococcus pyogenes infections?
Which antibiotic is primarily used for the treatment of Streptococcus pyogenes infections?
Which of the following statements about Streptococcus pyogenes is CORRECT?
Which of the following statements about Streptococcus pyogenes is CORRECT?
