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What is the main reason that Haemophilus influenzae type b incidence has fallen dramatically since the introduction of the vaccine?
What is the main reason that Haemophilus influenzae type b incidence has fallen dramatically since the introduction of the vaccine?
- The vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection. (correct)
- The vaccine has made the bacteria less virulent.
- The vaccine has led to herd immunity in the population.
- The vaccine has eradicated the bacteria completely.
What type of blood agar is required to cultivate Haemophilus species?
What type of blood agar is required to cultivate Haemophilus species?
- Horse blood agar
- Sheep blood agar
- Rabbit blood agar
- Chocolate agar (correct)
At what temperature should specimens for Haemophilus testing be incubated?
At what temperature should specimens for Haemophilus testing be incubated?
- 25-30°C
- 35-37°C (correct)
- 40-45°C
- Room temperature
Which specimen type is most suitable for diagnosing Haemophilus infections?
Which specimen type is most suitable for diagnosing Haemophilus infections?
Which factor is required for the growth of Haemophilus species on sheep blood agar?
Which factor is required for the growth of Haemophilus species on sheep blood agar?
Which organism is the causative agent for Gonorrhea?
Which organism is the causative agent for Gonorrhea?
What is the hemolysis pattern typically seen in Neisseria species?
What is the hemolysis pattern typically seen in Neisseria species?
Which type of agar is commonly used to culture Neisseria species in the laboratory?
Which type of agar is commonly used to culture Neisseria species in the laboratory?
Intracellular growth of Neisseria species typically occurs inside which type of cells?
Intracellular growth of Neisseria species typically occurs inside which type of cells?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections?
Which antibiotic is commonly used in the treatment of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections?
Which disease is caused by Hemophilus ducreyi?
Which disease is caused by Hemophilus ducreyi?
Which nutrient factor is required for the growth of Hemophilus species that require only the V factor?
Which nutrient factor is required for the growth of Hemophilus species that require only the V factor?
How does Hemophilus exhibit satellitism?
How does Hemophilus exhibit satellitism?
Which agar is recommended for the isolation of Hemophilus species?
Which agar is recommended for the isolation of Hemophilus species?
Which test can be used to detect the presence of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) in clinical specimens?
Which test can be used to detect the presence of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) in clinical specimens?
Which characteristic is associated with spirochetes?
Which characteristic is associated with spirochetes?
