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What is the most common way for pneumoniae to spread to the central nervous system?
What is the most common way for pneumoniae to spread to the central nervous system?
- It cannot spread to the central nervous system
- Through the bloodstream after bacteremia (correct)
- Through the ear or sinus infections
- Through head trauma causing communication with the nasopharynx
What typically precedes an otitis media infection?
What typically precedes an otitis media infection?
- A bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract
- No preceding infection, it occurs spontaneously
- A fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract
- A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract (correct)
What can occur in patients with both normal and previously damaged heart valves?
What can occur in patients with both normal and previously damaged heart valves?
- Sinusitis
- Endocarditis (correct)
- Otitis media
- Bacteremia
Which of the following is true about bacteria in sinusitis or otitis media infections?
Which of the following is true about bacteria in sinusitis or otitis media infections?
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What is a common outcome of endocarditis infections?
What is a common outcome of endocarditis infections?
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What is the predominant end product of glucose fermentation by enterococci?
What is the predominant end product of glucose fermentation by enterococci?
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How are enterococci typically arranged?
How are enterococci typically arranged?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of enterococci?
Which of the following is a characteristic of enterococci?
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What has become a serious problem for enterococcal infections in hospitalized patients?
What has become a serious problem for enterococcal infections in hospitalized patients?
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Which antibiotics are used to treat antibiotic-resistant enterococcal infections?
Which antibiotics are used to treat antibiotic-resistant enterococcal infections?
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