10 Questions
What is the most common bacterial cause of tonsillitis/pharyngitis?
Streptococcus pyogenes
What is the characteristic of Streptococcus pyogenes that helps it resist phagocytosis?
M-protein
What is the primary mode of transmission of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Droplet transmission
What is the typical age range for Streptococcus pyogenes tonsillitis/pharyngitis?
5-8 years old
What is the complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection that can lead to kidney damage?
Acute glomerulonephritis
What is the primary method of diagnosing Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection?
Throat swab culture
What is the characteristic of Corynebacterium diphtheriae that leads to tissue destruction and necrosis?
Production of diphtheria toxin
What is the typical treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infection?
Penicillin for 10 days
What is the complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection that can lead to a localized inflammatory reaction?
Diphtheria toxin production
What is the characteristic of the pseudomembrane formed in Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection?
Grayish debris layer composed of dead cells and fibrin
Learn about the symptoms, lab diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diphtheria. Understand how to identify and manage this bacterial infection.
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