How well do you know bacterial respiratory infections?
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What is the cause of Streptococcal Pharyngitis?

  • Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
  • Pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • What is the cause of Streptococcal Pharyngitis?

  • Streptococcus pyogenes (correct)
  • Bordetella pertussis
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Which bacterium causes Diphtheria?

  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Corynebacterium diphtheriae (correct)
  • What is the cause of Diphtheria?

    <p>Corynebacterium diphtheriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Pertussis commonly known as?

    <p>Whooping Cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium causes Pertussis?

    <p>Bordetella pertussis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common non-neurological disease caused by N. meningitidis?

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

    What is the most common non-neurological disease caused by N. meningitidis?

    <p>Meningococcal Pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria can cause Bacterial Pneumonia?

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

    Which bacteria can cause Bacterial Pneumonia?

    <p>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Bacterial Pneumonia transmitted?

    <p>Through droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Bacterial Pneumonia transmitted?

    <p>Through droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the symptoms of Tuberculosis?

    <p>Malaise, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and productive cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of Tuberculosis?

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    1. Streptococcal Pharyngitis is an acute bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract caused by Streptococcus pyogenes.
    2. Diphtheria is a potentially serious bacterial infection affecting the upper respiratory tract caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
    3. Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a lower respiratory tract infection characterized by a paroxysmal cough caused by Bordetella pertussis.
    4. Meningococcal Pneumonia is the most common non-neurological disease caused by N. meningitidis.
    5. Bacterial Pneumonia is caused by several bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, etc.
    6. Bacterial Pneumonia is transmitted through droplets and presents symptoms like cough, chest pain, fever, and shortness of breath.
    7. Haemophilus influenzae causes meningitis, epiglottitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, and otitis media.
    8. Tuberculosis is an acute or chronic infection of the lower respiratory tract caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
    9. Tuberculosis is transmitted via airborne droplets and presents symptoms like malaise, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and productive cough.
    10. Rifampicin, Isoniazid, Pyrazinamide, Ethambutol, and Streptomycin are medications used to treat tuberculosis.

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    Test your knowledge of common bacterial respiratory infections with this quiz! From streptococcal pharyngitis to tuberculosis, this quiz covers a wide range of bacterial infections and their symptoms. Learn about the bacteria responsible for causing these infections and the medications used to treat them. Impress your friends and family with your newfound knowledge of these common illnesses.

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