Cardiovascular System Infections and Rheumatic Heart Disease Quiz
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Which bacteria is commonly associated with causing Rheumatic fever?

  • Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Escherichia coli
  • What are the distinctive signs and symptoms of patients presenting with septicemia?

  • Fatigue, joint pain, and muscle aches
  • Headache, confusion, and neck stiffness
  • Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain
  • High fever, chills, rapid breathing, and elevated heart rate (correct)
  • Which laboratory testing method is commonly used to diagnose Rheumatic fever and Rheumatic heart disease?

  • Blood culture test
  • Antistreptolysin O (ASO) titer (correct)
  • C-reactive protein (CRP) test
  • Complete blood count (CBC)
  • What is the pathogenesis of Rheumatic fever?

    <p>It is an inflammatory response triggered by streptococcal infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the general categories of therapeutic modalities available to treat infections?

    <p>Antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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