24 Questions
What is the capsule of Group A Strep made out of?
Hyaluronic Acid
Which type of hemolysis is associated with Group A Strep on blood agar?
Beta Hemolysis
What is the sensitivity of Group A Strep to Bacitracin?
Sensitive
Which presentation is characteristic of Scarlet Fever caused by Strep Pyogenes?
Strawberry Tongue
Which disease is associated with honey-crusted skin infection?
Impetigo
What syndrome is mediated by super antigens SpeA and SpeC produced by Group A Strep?
Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome (TSLS)
What is the primary virulence factor of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) responsible for Rheumatic Fever?
M Protein
Which of the following is NOT a major symptom of Rheumatic Fever?
Impetigo (skin infection)
What is the primary cause of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?
Type III hypersensitivity reaction
Which diagnostic test is used to detect the presence of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infection?
All of the above
Which virulence factor of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) allows it to be beta-hemolytic?
Streptolysin O
What is the recommended treatment for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections?
Penicillin
Which of the following is the main virulence factor of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) responsible for Rheumatic Fever?
M Protein
Which of the following is a major symptom of Rheumatic Fever?
Sydenham's Chorea
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is involved in Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?
Type III
What is the recommended treatment for Group A Streptococcus (GAS) infections?
Penicillin
Which type of hemolysis is associated with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) on blood agar?
Beta hemolysis
What is the primary cause of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?
Streptolysin O
What is the main component of the capsule of Group A Streptococcus (GAS)?
Hyaluronic acid
Which of the following is NOT a major symptom of Scarlet Fever caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
Fever
What is the primary cause of Post-Streptococcal Glomerulonephritis (PSGN)?
Streptococcal M protein
Which syndrome is mediated by the superantigens SpeA and SpeC produced by Group A Streptococcus (GAS)?
Toxic Shock-Like Syndrome (TSLS)
Which type of hemolysis is associated with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) on blood agar?
Beta hemolysis
Which disease is associated with the honey-crusted skin infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
Impetigo
This quiz covers key characteristics of Group A Strep (Strep pyogenes) using a bakery analogy. Topics include the encapsulation of Group A Strep, beta hemolysis on blood agar, bacitracin sensitivity, and diseases associated with the bacteria such as impetigo.
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