Bacterial Systemic Infections Overview
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Which of the following is a common sign or symptom associated with bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis?

  • Persistent abdominal pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Rash and joint pain
  • Sudden onset of fever and stiff neck (correct)
  • What is the primary treatment for a systemic infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?

  • Antivirals
  • Antibiotics (correct)
  • Pain relievers
  • Vaccines
  • Which causative agent is primarily associated with systemic infections characterized by high fever and an enlarged spleen?

  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Escherichia coli
  • Salmonella enterica (correct)
  • Which of the following symptoms would most likely be present in a systemic infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes?

    <p>Severe muscle aches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In treating systemic infections, which class of antibiotics would be considered ineffective against Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?

    <p>Penicillins</p> Signup and view all the answers

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