Questions and Answers
What is the main disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Pneumonia
What is the treatment of choice for infections with β-hemolytic Streptococcus, as described in the text?
Penicillin
What are the two main diseases caused by Enterococcus species?
Endocarditis and UTIs
What are the main clinical manifestations of N.gonorrhoeae in males?
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What is the main way in which pneumococcal pneumonia and other infections caused by S.pneumoniae are diagnosed?
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What are the two main virulent factors of N.meningitidis as mentioned in the text?
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What is the main virulence factor that allows Streptococcus pyogenes to cause necrotizing fasciitis?
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What is the main way infections with Staphylococcus aureus are diagnosed?
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Why is MRSA considered clinically significant?
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Which autoimmune condition is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes and affects the heart as a specific organ?
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How do newborns or their mothers usually acquire infections with Group B Streptococcus?
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Which two systemic diseases of Staphylococcus aureus were discussed in the lecture, and how are they acquired?
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