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What is the recommended approach for preventing neonatal sepsis caused by Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection?
What is the recommended approach for preventing neonatal sepsis caused by Group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection?
- Universal administration of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) (correct)
- Selective administration of IAP based on risk factors
- Administration of IAP only for high-risk pregnancies
- No specific preventive measures are recommended
Which of the following bacteria are normal colonists of the human large intestine?
Which of the following bacteria are normal colonists of the human large intestine?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium (correct)
- Staphylococcus aureus
What is a common characteristic of Enterococcus species?
What is a common characteristic of Enterococcus species?
- They are obligate anaerobes
- They are always beta-hemolytic
- They grow in the presence of $6.5\%$ NaCl (correct)
- They are naturally susceptible to most antibiotics
Which of the following statements about Enterococcus species is true?
Which of the following statements about Enterococcus species is true?
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What is a common characteristic of Enterococcus species?
What is a common characteristic of Enterococcus species?
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Which of the following statements about Enterococcus infections is true?
Which of the following statements about Enterococcus infections is true?
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What is the recommended treatment for Enterococcus infections?
What is the recommended treatment for Enterococcus infections?
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Which of the following statements about vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is true?
Which of the following statements about vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) is true?
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Which of the following infections are commonly caused by Enterococcus species?
Which of the following infections are commonly caused by Enterococcus species?
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What is a common characteristic of Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
What is a common characteristic of Group B Streptococcus (GBS)?
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