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Which of the following is NOT a route of infection for Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is NOT a route of infection for Staphylococcus aureus?
- Trauma/abrasion
- Person-to-person
- Ingestion of bacteria or toxin (correct)
- Nosocomial
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Staphylococcus aureus?
- Enterotoxins (correct)
- Antibodies
- Probiotics
- Leukocytes
Which of the following is a characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus skin and wound infections?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Staphylococcus aureus skin and wound infections?
- They are typically dry and non-inflamed
- They are surrounded by necrotic tissue (correct)
- They rarely require treatment
- They are caused by Gram negative bacteria
Which of the following is a symptom of Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning?
Which of the following is a symptom of Staphylococcus aureus food poisoning?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Scalded Skin Syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Scalded Skin Syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is a portal of entry for Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is a portal of entry for Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is true about Salmonella enterocolitis?
Which of the following is true about Salmonella enterocolitis?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Salmonella enteric fevers?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Salmonella enteric fevers?
Which of the following is true about the carrier state of Salmonella?
Which of the following is true about the carrier state of Salmonella?
Which of the following is true about Shigella?
Which of the following is true about Shigella?
Which of the following is true about Escherichia coli intestinal infections?
Which of the following is true about Escherichia coli intestinal infections?
Which of the following is true about Escherichia coli extra-intestinal infections?
Which of the following is true about Escherichia coli extra-intestinal infections?
Which of the following is true about Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Which of the following is true about Klebsiella pneumoniae?
Which organism is commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of 5% of the population?
Which organism is commonly found in the upper respiratory tract of 5% of the population?
Which organism is a common cause of urinary tract infections and wound infections?
Which organism is a common cause of urinary tract infections and wound infections?
Which organism produces swarming colonies and is most commonly isolated as P. mirabilis and P. vulgaris?
Which organism produces swarming colonies and is most commonly isolated as P. mirabilis and P. vulgaris?
Which organism causes the plague and is transmitted via rat flea bites and airborne droplets?
Which organism causes the plague and is transmitted via rat flea bites and airborne droplets?
At what temperature does Yersinia pestis have optimal growth?
At what temperature does Yersinia pestis have optimal growth?
Which form of the plague is characterized by an acute febrile disease with painful buboes developing in the lymph nodes that drain?
Which form of the plague is characterized by an acute febrile disease with painful buboes developing in the lymph nodes that drain?
Which form of the plague is transmitted by infectious droplets through sneezing and coughing?
Which form of the plague is transmitted by infectious droplets through sneezing and coughing?
Which organism is a curved gram-negative rod found in water and is not part of the normal flora?
Which organism is a curved gram-negative rod found in water and is not part of the normal flora?
Which organism is associated with recent consumption of raw seafood, recent immigration or foreign travel, and accidental trauma during contact with fresh or saltwater?
Which organism is associated with recent consumption of raw seafood, recent immigration or foreign travel, and accidental trauma during contact with fresh or saltwater?
Which bacterium is responsible for strep throat?
Which bacterium is responsible for strep throat?
Which bacterium is the major cause of fatal bacterial meningitis in young adults?
Which bacterium is the major cause of fatal bacterial meningitis in young adults?
Which bacterium is responsible for gonorrhea?
Which bacterium is responsible for gonorrhea?
What is the major problem associated with Streptococcus pyogenes infections?
What is the major problem associated with Streptococcus pyogenes infections?
What is the major cause of pneumoniae and meningitis?
What is the major cause of pneumoniae and meningitis?
What is the major cause of purulent arthritis?
What is the major cause of purulent arthritis?
What is the major cause of ophthalmia neonatorium, an eye infection in newborns?
What is the major cause of ophthalmia neonatorium, an eye infection in newborns?
