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What are the possible routes of transmission for the microbe causing chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers?
What are the possible routes of transmission for the microbe causing chronic gastritis and peptic ulcers?
- Respiratory, bloodborne, sexual
- Oral-oral, fecal-oral, environmental (correct)
- Vector-borne, waterborne, vertical transmission
- Direct contact, airborne, foodborne
Which virulence factor of the microbe plays a role in its ability to survive in the gastric environment?
Which virulence factor of the microbe plays a role in its ability to survive in the gastric environment?
- Resistance to antibiotics
- Production of spores
- Motility via flagella (correct)
- Ability to form biofilms
Which type of inflammatory cells are typically found in the lamina propria in chronic gastritis?
Which type of inflammatory cells are typically found in the lamina propria in chronic gastritis?
- B lymphocytes
- Neutrophils (correct)
- Macrophages
- Eosinophils
What is the pattern of gastritis associated with duodenal ulcers?
What is the pattern of gastritis associated with duodenal ulcers?
What is the main risk factor for adenocarcinoma in patients with chronic gastritis?
What is the main risk factor for adenocarcinoma in patients with chronic gastritis?
What is a potential cause of acute gastritis based on the provided information?
What is a potential cause of acute gastritis based on the provided information?
Which factor is NOT associated with the pathogenesis of acute gastritis?
Which factor is NOT associated with the pathogenesis of acute gastritis?
What may frequently accompany acute gastritis according to the text?
What may frequently accompany acute gastritis according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of acute gastritis based on the text?
Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of acute gastritis based on the text?
What is a possible consequence of direct epithelial damage in acute gastritis?
What is a possible consequence of direct epithelial damage in acute gastritis?
What is the pathogenesis of pernicious anemia in autoimmune gastritis?
What is the pathogenesis of pernicious anemia in autoimmune gastritis?
Which cell type is primarily targeted by CD4+ T cells in autoimmune gastritis?
Which cell type is primarily targeted by CD4+ T cells in autoimmune gastritis?
What is a characteristic endoscopic feature of autoimmune gastritis?
What is a characteristic endoscopic feature of autoimmune gastritis?
Which condition is associated with hypergastrinemia as a consequence of autoimmune gastritis?
Which condition is associated with hypergastrinemia as a consequence of autoimmune gastritis?
In autoimmune gastritis, what happens due to the lack of intrinsic factor?
In autoimmune gastritis, what happens due to the lack of intrinsic factor?
