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What percentage of occasional residents in the respiratory tract are viruses?
What percentage of occasional residents in the respiratory tract are viruses?
- 30%
- 70% (correct)
- 50%
- 90%
What is the most common bacterial cause of tonsillitis/pharyngitis?
What is the most common bacterial cause of tonsillitis/pharyngitis?
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae
- Corona virus
- Rhino virus
- Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
What is the function of M-protein in Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the function of M-protein in Streptococcus pyogenes?
- Produces toxins
- Enhances phagocytosis
- Promotes inflammation
- Resists phagocytosis (correct)
What is a common symptom of tonsillitis/pharyngitis?
What is a common symptom of tonsillitis/pharyngitis?
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What is a complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection?
What is a complication of Streptococcus pyogenes infection?
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What is the treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infection?
What is the treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infection?
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What is the mechanism of action of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
What is the mechanism of action of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
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What is the characteristic of the pseudomembrane in Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection?
What is the characteristic of the pseudomembrane in Corynebacterium diphtheriae infection?
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What is the specimen used for laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the specimen used for laboratory diagnosis of Streptococcus pyogenes?
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What is the alternative antibiotic used for Streptococcus pyogenes infection in allergic patients?
What is the alternative antibiotic used for Streptococcus pyogenes infection in allergic patients?
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