33 Questions
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Capsule
What is the cause of gonorrhea?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
What is a common symptom of gonorrhea in males?
Painful purulent discharge from the urethra
What is the primary symptom of gonorrhea in females?
Often asymptomatic
Which antigen on the surface of enteric bacteria is associated with the flagellar protein?
H antigen
E.coli O157:H7 is known for producing which dangerous exotoxin?
Shiga toxin
E.coli, although common in the GI tract, can cause which of the following conditions?
Urinary tract infections
E.coli O157:H7 is commonly found in which animals?
Cows, deer, and swine
Which disease is caused by Yersinia pestis?
Plague
What is a characteristic symptom of bubonic plague?
Swollen lymph nodes
What leads to near 100% mortality in septicemic plague?
Bruising and DIC
What is a common method of transmission for Streptobacillus moniliformis?
Occupational contact with rodents
Which cycle is endemic in sylvan areas according to the text?
Sylvan cycle
What is a typical symptom of rat-bite fever?
Rash and arthritis
How is P.multocida usually transmitted to people?
Bites or scratches from animals
What misconception may occur about Streptobacillus moniliformis in misdiagnoses?
'Fever of unknown origin'
What is a classical sign of Brucella infection?
Foul-smelling perspiration
How does Brucella exhibit a tendency to persist in the human host?
By inhibiting programmed cell death
What is the major virulence factor of H.influenzae?
Presence of capsules
Which disease is caused by Bordetella pertussis?
Whooping cough
What does Pertussis toxin affect in cell signaling?
Cell signaling
What is a common route of transmission for Brucella zoonosis?
Consuming unpasteurized milk products
What is the cause of cholera?
Vibrio cholerae
How does Borrelia recurrentis spread?
Spread by lice or ticks
What is the primary symptom of Borrelia infection?
Arthritis
What enzyme does Helicobacter pylori produce that neutralizes stomach acid?
Urease
How do patients with cholera usually die?
Dehydration
Which bacterium is responsible for causing ulcers and gastritis?
Helicobacter pylori
Which Gram-negative bacteria is known to be very common in the environment and is the most dangerous due to its ability to cause disease anywhere in the body?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which Gram-negative bacteria is the cause of tularemia, also known as rabbit fever?
Francisella tularensis
Which Gram-negative bacteria is commonly found in aquatic environments such as ponds, cooling towers, and showers?
Legionella pneumophila
Which of the following Gram-negative bacteria grows normally in amoebae and is most dangerous as an opportunistic pneumonia?
Legionella pneumophila
Which type of Gram-negative bacteria are mostly anaerobic and found mainly in the gastrointestinal tract?
Bacteroides sp
Test your knowledge on Gonorrhoeae, the cause of gonorrhea, and Gram-Negative bacteria. Learn about the virulence factors of gonorrhea, the symptoms in males and females, complications, and more. Explore the characteristics of Enterobacteriaceae, a group of Gram-negative rods.
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