Chapter 19: Pathogenic Gram Positive Bacteria Quiz

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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?

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Penicillin (correct)
  • Vancomycin
  • Clindamycin

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?

<p>Painful urination and discharge (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main way in which pneumococcal pneumonia and other infections caused by S.pneumoniae are diagnosed?

<p>Sputum culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main virulent factors of N.meningitidis as mentioned in the text?

<p>$eta$-lactamase production and capsule (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main virulence factor that allows Streptococcus pyogenes to cause necrotizing fasciitis?

<p>M protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main way infections with Staphylococcus aureus are diagnosed?

<p>Culturing samples and performing biochemical tests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is MRSA considered clinically significant?

<p>It is resistant to many antibiotics, making treatment challenging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which autoimmune condition is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes and affects the heart as a specific organ?

<p>Rheumatic fever (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do newborns or their mothers usually acquire infections with Group B Streptococcus?

<p>During childbirth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two systemic diseases of Staphylococcus aureus were discussed in the lecture, and how are they acquired?

<p>Endocarditis and septicemia, acquired through bloodstream infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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