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Which bacterium is the leading bacterial cause of pharyngitis and cellulitis?
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?
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?
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?
Which streptococci are spherical gram-positive cocci arranged in chains or pairs?
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What important characteristic for identification of streptococci refers to the type of hemolysis they exhibit?
What important characteristic for identification of streptococci refers to the type of hemolysis they exhibit?
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Which streptococcus is discussed separately at the end of the chapter because of its importance?
Which streptococcus is discussed separately at the end of the chapter because of its importance?
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