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What is the primary mode of transmission for Bordetella pertussis?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Bordetella pertussis?
- Airborne droplets from coughing or sneezing (correct)
- Contaminated food or water
- Percutaneous inoculation
- Vector-borne transmission
Which of the following is the preferred specimen for diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection?
Which of the following is the preferred specimen for diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection?
- Sputum culture
- Nasopharyngeal swab or saline wash (correct)
- Blood culture
- Urine sample
What is the primary mechanism of action of erythromycin in treating Bordetella pertussis infections?
What is the primary mechanism of action of erythromycin in treating Bordetella pertussis infections?
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall synthesis
- Inhibition of bacterial metabolic pathways
- Interference with bacterial DNA replication
- Disruption of bacterial protein synthesis (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of the colonies produced by Bordetella pertussis on selective media?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the colonies produced by Bordetella pertussis on selective media?
What is the primary purpose of using a combination of Bordetella proteins and diphtheria and tetanus toxoids in the Bordetella pertussis vaccine?
What is the primary purpose of using a combination of Bordetella proteins and diphtheria and tetanus toxoids in the Bordetella pertussis vaccine?
What is the primary purpose of using trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole as an alternative treatment for Bordetella pertussis infections?
What is the primary purpose of using trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole as an alternative treatment for Bordetella pertussis infections?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Bordetella pertussis that contributes to its high contagiousness?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Bordetella pertussis that contributes to its high contagiousness?
Which of the following tests is the least sensitive for the diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection?
Which of the following tests is the least sensitive for the diagnosis of Bordetella pertussis infection?
What is the primary purpose of vaccinating pregnant women against Bordetella pertussis in the last trimester of pregnancy?
What is the primary purpose of vaccinating pregnant women against Bordetella pertussis in the last trimester of pregnancy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bordetella pertussis vaccine that makes it effective in protecting infants?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the Bordetella pertussis vaccine that makes it effective in protecting infants?
