18 Questions
What is the primary preventive measure against listeriosis?
Vaccine
Which treatment is recommended for diphtheria caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae?
Penicillin G and spasmolytic drugs
How is diphtheria diagnosed?
Anaerobic, gram-positive Spore-forming rods
What is the habitat of Clostridium perfringens?
Soil and human colon
Which toxin causes botulism?
Botulinum toxin
How is gas gangrene transmitted?
Contamination of wound with soil or feces
Which bacterium is known for appearing as V or L club-shaped and is acquired by eating reheated rice?
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
What is the treatment for diphtheria?
Antibiotics
Which bacterium appears as drum-stick appearances?
Bacillus anthracis
What is used in the diagnosis of diphtheria?
Poly-D-glutamate Capsule
What are the main symptoms of Bacillus cereus food poisoning?
Nausea, vomiting, non-bloody diarrhea
How does Corynebacterium diphtheriae initially present in a patient?
Sore throat and neck lymph nodes enlargement
What is the habitat of Listeria monocytogenes?
Animals, plants & soil
Which organism causes pseudomembrane in the throat due to the death of mucosal epithelial cells?
Corynebacterium diphtheriae
How is the diphtheria toxin neutralized in treatment?
With antitoxin made in horses
What stain shows Corynebacterium diphtheriae as club-shaped gram-positive rods arranged in V or L shape?
Metachromatic granules stain
What is the prevention method recommended for pregnant women and immunocompromised patients regarding Listetia monocytogenes?
Not consuming unpasteurized milk products or raw vegetables
What enhances the growth of Listeria monocytogenes?
"Cold enhancement"
Test your knowledge on Diphtheria infection by identifying key characteristics such as grayish membrane in the throat, transmission via respiratory droplets, and treatment with antitoxin. Learn about the diagnosis methods and features of Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
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