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Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a ______ forming gram positive rod
Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a ______ forming gram positive rod
non-spore
Respiratory infection with toxin production by Corynebacterium diphtheriae leads to pseudomembrane formation and associated swelling/obstruction. Mass vaccination has virtually eradicated it in the developed world. Clinical manifestations include 'bull neck' and ______
Respiratory infection with toxin production by Corynebacterium diphtheriae leads to pseudomembrane formation and associated swelling/obstruction. Mass vaccination has virtually eradicated it in the developed world. Clinical manifestations include 'bull neck' and ______
pseudomembrane
Bacillus anthracis is a ______ forming bacterium
Bacillus anthracis is a ______ forming bacterium
spore
Clostridium difficile causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. It is a ______ forming bacterium
Clostridium difficile causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea and colitis. It is a ______ forming bacterium
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Clostridium botulinum is responsible for producing a potent ______
Clostridium botulinum is responsible for producing a potent ______
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Neisseria meningitidis is a gram negative ______
Neisseria meningitidis is a gram negative ______
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______ - Aerobic, human pathogens Bacillus anthracis
______ - Aerobic, human pathogens Bacillus anthracis
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Toxin binds to presynaptic nerve endings blocking Ach release causing descending flaccid paralysis - ______ botulinum
Toxin binds to presynaptic nerve endings blocking Ach release causing descending flaccid paralysis - ______ botulinum
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Causes meningococcal disease: Meningitis Bacteraemia (Meningococcal Septicaemia) - ______ meningitidis
Causes meningococcal disease: Meningitis Bacteraemia (Meningococcal Septicaemia) - ______ meningitidis
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______ anthracis Cutaneous/inhalational GI infection Capsule Medusa head appearance Exotoxin
______ anthracis Cutaneous/inhalational GI infection Capsule Medusa head appearance Exotoxin
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Cause of antibiotic associated diarrhoea Can cause pseudomembranous colitis - ______ difficile
Cause of antibiotic associated diarrhoea Can cause pseudomembranous colitis - ______ difficile
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Toxin prevents release of inhibitory neurotransmitters leading to sustained tetanic contraction - ______ tetani
Toxin prevents release of inhibitory neurotransmitters leading to sustained tetanic contraction - ______ tetani
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______ are seen, treatment should be commenced and the patient isolated
______ are seen, treatment should be commenced and the patient isolated
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Sputum culture is more sensitive than smear testing for detecting ______
Sputum culture is more sensitive than smear testing for detecting ______
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______ takes 1–3 weeks in liquid media or 4–8 weeks in solid media
______ takes 1–3 weeks in liquid media or 4–8 weeks in solid media
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______ direct detection of M.tuberculosis in sputum by DNA or RNA amplification
______ direct detection of M.tuberculosis in sputum by DNA or RNA amplification
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Meningococcal meningitis is associated with nonblanching petechiae due to ______
Meningococcal meningitis is associated with nonblanching petechiae due to ______
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In cases of Meningism, IV Cefotaxime or IV Amoxicillin are recommended for ______
In cases of Meningism, IV Cefotaxime or IV Amoxicillin are recommended for ______
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