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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?

Painful urination and discharge Signup and view all the answers

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

Sputum culture Signup and view all the answers

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

$eta$-lactamase production and capsule Signup and view all the answers

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

M protein Signup and view all the answers

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

Culturing samples and performing biochemical tests Signup and view all the answers

Why is MRSA considered clinically significant?

It is resistant to many antibiotics, making treatment challenging Signup and view all the answers

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

Rheumatic fever Signup and view all the answers

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

During childbirth Signup and view all the answers

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

Endocarditis and septicemia, acquired through bloodstream infections Signup and view all the answers