6 Questions
Which bacterium is the leading bacterial cause of pharyngitis and cellulitis?
S.pyogenes
Which streptococcus is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis?
Streptococcus agalactiae
Which streptococcus is an important cause of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections and endocarditis?
Enterococcus faecalis
Which streptococci are spherical gram-positive cocci arranged in chains or pairs?
Catalase-negative streptococci
What important characteristic for identification of streptococci refers to the type of hemolysis they exhibit?
Type of hemolysis
Which streptococcus is discussed separately at the end of the chapter because of its importance?
S.pneumoniae
This quiz covers information about infections caused by Streptococci, focusing on diseases caused by Streptococcus pyogenes (group A Streptococcus). Topics include pharyngitis, cellulitis, and impetigo.
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