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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease is associated with honey-crusted skin infection?

<p>Impetigo (B)</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) (C)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Type III hypersensitivity reaction (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Penicillin (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Penicillin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Hyaluronic acid (A)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Streptococcal M protein (B)</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) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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