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