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What is the most common cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
What is the most common cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
Which streptococci is an opportunistic pathogen that can enter the bloodstream through dental procedures?
Which streptococci is an opportunistic pathogen that can enter the bloodstream through dental procedures?
Which streptococci are predominantly found in the oral cavity, upper respiratory tract, female genital tract, and gastrointestinal tract?
Which streptococci are predominantly found in the oral cavity, upper respiratory tract, female genital tract, and gastrointestinal tract?
Which streptococci have virulence factors including capsule, extracellular dextrans & glucans, and surface-associated adhesions?
Which streptococci have virulence factors including capsule, extracellular dextrans & glucans, and surface-associated adhesions?
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What type of infections can be caused by Group C, G & F Streptococci in neonates?
What type of infections can be caused by Group C, G & F Streptococci in neonates?
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Which streptococci are skin tested to detect the presence of antibodies against pneumococci?
Which streptococci are skin tested to detect the presence of antibodies against pneumococci?
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Which of the following infections is associated with maternal infection by Streptococci?
Which of the following infections is associated with maternal infection by Streptococci?
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Which streptococcus is commonly isolated in children under 3 years old with recurrent otitis media?
Which streptococcus is commonly isolated in children under 3 years old with recurrent otitis media?
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What is a characteristic feature of S.dysagalctiae subsp.equisimilis among Streptococci?
What is a characteristic feature of S.dysagalctiae subsp.equisimilis among Streptococci?
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Enterococcus is indigenous to which part of the body?
Enterococcus is indigenous to which part of the body?
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What kind of reaction do Enterococci produce that results in weak bubble formation?
What kind of reaction do Enterococci produce that results in weak bubble formation?
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Which virulence factor of Enterococcus plays a role in adherence?
Which virulence factor of Enterococcus plays a role in adherence?
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Which term best describes the arrangement of Streptococci in thioglycollate broth?
Which term best describes the arrangement of Streptococci in thioglycollate broth?
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What is the catalase characteristic of Streptococci?
What is the catalase characteristic of Streptococci?
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Which group of Streptococci requires 5-10% CO2 for growth?
Which group of Streptococci requires 5-10% CO2 for growth?
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Which hemolytic pattern is associated with Alpha Hemolytic Streptococci?
Which hemolytic pattern is associated with Alpha Hemolytic Streptococci?
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What type of colonies are commonly observed in Streptococci cultures?
What type of colonies are commonly observed in Streptococci cultures?
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What distinguishes Streptococcus pneumoniae from other Streptococci in terms of arrangement?
What distinguishes Streptococcus pneumoniae from other Streptococci in terms of arrangement?
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