Group A Strep (Strep pyogenes) - The Pie Genies’ Bakery
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What is the capsule of Group A Strep made out of?

  • Chitin
  • Hyaluronic Acid (correct)
  • Cellulose
  • Keratin

    • Which type of hemolysis is associated with Group A Strep on blood agar?

  • Beta Hemolysis (correct)
  • Gamma Hemolysis
  • Alpha Hemolysis
  • Delta Hemolysis

    • What is the sensitivity of Group A Strep to Bacitracin?

  • Variable
  • Intermediate
  • Sensitive (correct)
  • Resistant

    • Which presentation is characteristic of Scarlet Fever caused by Strep Pyogenes?

    <p>Strawberry Tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with honey-crusted skin infection?

    <p>Impetigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What syndrome is mediated by super antigens SpeA and SpeC produced by Group A Strep?

    <p>Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome (TSLS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary virulence factor of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) responsible for Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>M Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major symptom of Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Impetigo (skin infection)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?

    <p>Type III hypersensitivity reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which diagnostic test is used to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virulence factor of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) allows it to be beta-hemolytic?

    <p>Streptolysin O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the main virulence factor of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) responsible for Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>M Protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a major symptom of Rheumatic Fever?

    <p>Sydenham's Chorea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of hypersensitivity reaction is involved in Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?

    <p>Type III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended treatment for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hemolysis is associated with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) on blood agar?

    <p>Beta hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?

    <p>Streptolysin O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the capsule of Group A Streptococcus (GAS)?

    <p>Hyaluronic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a major symptom of Scarlet Fever caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?

    <p>Streptococcal M protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which syndrome is mediated by the superantigens SpeA and SpeC produced by Group A Streptococcus (GAS)?

    <p>Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome (TSLS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of hemolysis is associated with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) on blood agar?

    <p>Beta hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is associated with the honey-crusted skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

    <p>Impetigo</p> Signup and view all the answers

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