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Which toxin causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis?
Which toxin causes the epidermis to separate from the dermis?
What is the role of Hemolysins?
What is the role of Hemolysins?
What is the characteristic feature of Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the characteristic feature of Toxic Shock Syndrome?
How does S.aureus typically spread in the community?
How does S.aureus typically spread in the community?
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What are the common factors that may make an individual prone to S.aureus infection?
What are the common factors that may make an individual prone to S.aureus infection?
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What is a characteristic feature of localized cutaneous Staphylococcal infections?
What is a characteristic feature of localized cutaneous Staphylococcal infections?
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What is the characteristic feature of impetigo?
What is the characteristic feature of impetigo?
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What term is used to describe a cluster of furuncles?
What term is used to describe a cluster of furuncles?
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Which infection results in blistering and peeling away of outer skin layers?
Which infection results in blistering and peeling away of outer skin layers?
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What are common clinical symptoms of bacterial endocarditis?
What are common clinical symptoms of bacterial endocarditis?
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Which condition is characterized by the presence of bacteria in the blood?
Which condition is characterized by the presence of bacteria in the blood?
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What causes inflammation of bone and marrow or bone marrow?
What causes inflammation of bone and marrow or bone marrow?
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What is the hallmark symptom of toxic shock syndrome caused by toxigenic Staphylococcal strains?
What is the hallmark symptom of toxic shock syndrome caused by toxigenic Staphylococcal strains?
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Which of the following bacterial infections primarily affects menstruating females?
Which of the following bacterial infections primarily affects menstruating females?
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What causes a high mortality rate among hospital patients with chronic diseases?
What causes a high mortality rate among hospital patients with chronic diseases?
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Which of the following infections is characterized by inflammation of the lung?
Which of the following infections is characterized by inflammation of the lung?
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What is a symptom not associated with toxic shock syndrome?
What is a symptom not associated with toxic shock syndrome?
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In which form do staphylococci account for only a small percentage of cases but is very severe?
In which form do staphylococci account for only a small percentage of cases but is very severe?
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What is the characteristic symptom of bacterial pneumonia?
What is the characteristic symptom of bacterial pneumonia?
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Where is Branhamella catarrhalis normally found in the human body?
Where is Branhamella catarrhalis normally found in the human body?
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Which Gram-negative coccus can cause nosocomial infections and survive on fomites?
Which Gram-negative coccus can cause nosocomial infections and survive on fomites?
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What is the distinguishing factor between Branhamella catarrhalis and the meningococcus?
What is the distinguishing factor between Branhamella catarrhalis and the meningococcus?
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Which Gram-positive coccus causes pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which Gram-positive coccus causes pneumococcal pneumonia?
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What is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia?
What is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia?
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What is the most common cause of otitis media in young children?
What is the most common cause of otitis media in young children?
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Which bacterium is often responsible for bacterial pneumonia?
Which bacterium is often responsible for bacterial pneumonia?
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What characteristic can help differentiate various strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What characteristic can help differentiate various strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
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What symptom is often associated with pneumococcal pneumonia?
What symptom is often associated with pneumococcal pneumonia?
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Which type of colonies does Streptococcus pneumoniae form on blood agar?
Which type of colonies does Streptococcus pneumoniae form on blood agar?
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What is a common feature of virulent strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What is a common feature of virulent strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
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