Cardiovascular Diseases: Infectious Causes and Complications
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What is the primary mechanism by which the bacterium inhibits protein synthesis in the infected host?

  • By inducing the host cells to undergo apoptosis
  • By releasing an exotoxin that targets the ribosomes (correct)
  • By producing a protease that degrades host proteins
  • By upregulating the host's immune response

    • Which of the following is a characteristic of the Trypanosoma cruzi protozoan?

  • It is an opportunistic pathogen
  • It is transmitted through the bite of a Reduviid Bug (correct)
  • It is a coccidian protozoan
  • It causes intestinal obstruction

    • What is the primary site of tissue involvement in Toxoplasma gondii infection?

  • Skin and muscles
  • Lungs
  • Liver
  • Brain and eyes (correct)

    • Streptococcus sanguis is a commensal organism that can cause:

    <p>Acute rheumatic fever and endocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission of Toxoplasma gondii?

    <p>Through contaminated food and water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Erythsipelothrix rhusiopathia is known to cause:

    <p>Skin abrasions, arthritis, and infective endocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Trypanosoma cruzi can cause:

    <p>Myocarditis and inflammatory cardiomyopathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary host of Toxoplasma gondii?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus oralis?

    <p>It is an oral commensal and opportunistic pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi?

    <p>Through the bite of a Reduviid Bug</p> Signup and view all the answers

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