10 Questions
Which of the following is the predominant etiology of acute pharyngitis?
Virus
What is the resistance mechanism of Streptococcus pneumoniae against penicillins and cephalosporins?
Target site alteration (PBP)
What is the main risk factor for acute otitis media (AOM) in children?
Age
What is the pathophysiology of acute otitis media (AOM)?
Swelling of eustachian tube mucosa
What is the mechanism to overcome resistance to penicillins and cephalosporins caused by β-lactamase production?
Adding β-lactamase inhibitor
Which of the following is the most common bacteria associated with acute otitis media (AOM)?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which age group is most at risk for developing acute otitis media (AOM)?
Children between 0-3 years old
What is the main symptom of acute otitis media (AOM) in younger, nonverbal children?
Tugging of ear
What is the main cause of acute otitis media (AOM) in children attending daycare?
Viral respiratory illness
What is the pathophysiology of acute otitis media (AOM)?
Obstruction of the eustachian tube by fluid
Test your knowledge on infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract, including acute otitis media, acute rhinosinusitis, and pharyngitis. Learn about the etiology, predominant pathogens, and antibiotic resistance.
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