Bacterial Vaginosis and Vaginal Infections

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What is the optimal growth temperature for Campylobacter jejuni?

  • 42 degrees (correct)
  • 37 degrees
  • 50 degrees
  • 30 degrees

Which of the following is a virulence factor of Campylobacter jejuni?

  • Motility of the spiral shaped bacterium (correct)
  • Adhesive factors to stick to the mucus
  • Cytokines that cause polymorphs and RBC
  • Production of beta-lactamase

What is the consequence of Mycoplasma genitalium altering the cervical mucus plug?

  • It induces activation of toll-like receptors leading to micro-inflammation (correct)
  • It decreases the risk of PID
  • It recruites more lymphocytes
  • It increases the risk of STI

What is the characteristic of Ureaplasma urealyticum on agar plates?

<p>It forms pink colonies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk factor for Group B strep disease in neonates?

<p>Prematurity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mycoplasma genitalium associated with PID and postabortal fever?

<p>It can ascend through the altered cervical mucus plug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the imbalance of normal vaginal flora that leads to Bacterial Vaginosis?

<p>Dysbiosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic shape of Campylobacter organisms?

<p>Spiral-shaped (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common complication of Campylobacter infection?

<p>Guillain-Barré Syndrome (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of Campylobacter infection in humans?

<p>Undercooked poultry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Campylobacter infection?

<p>Vaginal discharge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two species of Campylobacter should be familiar to you?

<p>C. jejuni and C. coli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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