Infections caused by Streptococci
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Which bacterium is the leading bacterial cause of pharyngitis and cellulitis?

  • Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Viridans group streptococci
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • S.pyogenes (correct)
  • Which streptococcus is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis?

  • Streptococcus bovis
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (correct)
  • S.pyogenes
  • Which streptococcus is an important cause of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections and endocarditis?

  • Enterococcus faecalis (correct)
  • Streptococcus bovis
  • S.pyogenes
  • Viridans group streptococci
  • Which streptococci are spherical gram-positive cocci arranged in chains or pairs?

    <p>Catalase-negative streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What important characteristic for identification of streptococci refers to the type of hemolysis they exhibit?

    <p>Type of hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which streptococcus is discussed separately at the end of the chapter because of its importance?

    <p>S.pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

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