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Which genus in the family Neisseriaceae includes the significant human pathogens N.gonorrheae and N.meningitidis?
Which genus in the family Neisseriaceae includes the significant human pathogens N.gonorrheae and N.meningitidis?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes acute pyogenic infection of columnar and transitional epithelium in which of the following body parts?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes acute pyogenic infection of columnar and transitional epithelium in which of the following body parts?
What is the incubation period for gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the incubation period for gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Newborns exposed to Neisseria gonorrhoeae may develop which condition known as Crede’s prophylaxis?
Newborns exposed to Neisseria gonorrhoeae may develop which condition known as Crede’s prophylaxis?
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Which of the following Neisseria species is mostly asymptomatic in both males and females despite being present on mucus membranes?
Which of the following Neisseria species is mostly asymptomatic in both males and females despite being present on mucus membranes?
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Under which conditions is Neisseria gonorheae grown in the laboratory?
Under which conditions is Neisseria gonorheae grown in the laboratory?
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Which factor of Neisseria meningitidis prevents phagocytosis and bacteriolysis?
Which factor of Neisseria meningitidis prevents phagocytosis and bacteriolysis?
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What type of disease is meningitis in relation to Neisseria meningitidis?
What type of disease is meningitis in relation to Neisseria meningitidis?
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Which sites in the body are affected by the petechial rash associated with Neisseria meningitidis infection?
Which sites in the body are affected by the petechial rash associated with Neisseria meningitidis infection?
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Which group carries the highest carriage rate of Neisseria meningitidis?
Which group carries the highest carriage rate of Neisseria meningitidis?
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What stimulates cytokines like interleukins in response to Neisseria meningitidis endotoxin release?
What stimulates cytokines like interleukins in response to Neisseria meningitidis endotoxin release?
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Which type of diseases can be caused by invasive meningococcal disease?
Which type of diseases can be caused by invasive meningococcal disease?
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What is the shape of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the shape of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
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What is the ideal atmosphere for the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the ideal atmosphere for the growth of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
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What is the purpose of using calcium alginate in specimen collection?
What is the purpose of using calcium alginate in specimen collection?
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What is the principle behind coagglutination in immunologic method?
What is the principle behind coagglutination in immunologic method?
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What is the reagent used in the oxidase test?
What is the reagent used in the oxidase test?
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What is the name of the syndrome caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
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What is the main component of the chocolate agar base in the Modified Thayer-Martin Culture Medium?
What is the main component of the chocolate agar base in the Modified Thayer-Martin Culture Medium?
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Which of the following antibiotics inhibits swarming Proteus in the Modified Thayer-Martin Culture Medium?
Which of the following antibiotics inhibits swarming Proteus in the Modified Thayer-Martin Culture Medium?
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What is the purpose of Co-agglutination test in the diagnosis of N. gonorrhoeae?
What is the purpose of Co-agglutination test in the diagnosis of N. gonorrhoeae?
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What is the mechanism of Plasmid mediated high level tetracycline resistance (TRNG) in N. gonorrhoeae?
What is the mechanism of Plasmid mediated high level tetracycline resistance (TRNG) in N. gonorrhoeae?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DFA?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of DFA?
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What is the treatment of choice for resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae?
What is the treatment of choice for resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae?
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What specific condition is caused by a hemorrhage into the adrenal glands in the context of fulminant meningococcemia?
What specific condition is caused by a hemorrhage into the adrenal glands in the context of fulminant meningococcemia?
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What selective medium can be used to culture N. meningitidis?
What selective medium can be used to culture N. meningitidis?
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Which carbohydrates will N. meningitidis utilize in the CHO utilization reactions?
Which carbohydrates will N. meningitidis utilize in the CHO utilization reactions?
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What are the colony characteristics of Moraxella catarrhalis when grown on a chocolate agar plate?
What are the colony characteristics of Moraxella catarrhalis when grown on a chocolate agar plate?
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Which test can be performed on any growth resembling N. meningitidis for confirmation of the organism?
Which test can be performed on any growth resembling N. meningitidis for confirmation of the organism?
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What is the result of DIC in the context of fulminant meningococcemia?
What is the result of DIC in the context of fulminant meningococcemia?
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