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Which type of therapy is recommended for patients with systemic anthrax?
Which type of therapy is recommended for patients with systemic anthrax?
- Antifungal therapy
- Antitoxin therapy (correct)
- Chemotherapy
- Antiviral therapy
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial therapy for anthrax?
What is the primary goal of antimicrobial therapy for anthrax?
- Eradicating the bacterial spores
- Stopping toxin production (correct)
- Preventing bacterial replication
- Enhancing immune response
When are corticosteroids like Hydrocortisone or Dexamethasone indicated in anthrax?
When are corticosteroids like Hydrocortisone or Dexamethasone indicated in anthrax?
- For all cases of anthrax
- For gastrointestinal anthrax only
- In case of head and neck edema in cutaneous anthrax (correct)
- After antitoxin therapy
What is the mode of transmission of syphilis?
What is the mode of transmission of syphilis?
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In GI anthrax, which sample type should be collected for culture?
In GI anthrax, which sample type should be collected for culture?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of antitoxin therapy in systemic anthrax?
What is the primary mechanism of action of antitoxin therapy in systemic anthrax?
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What is the recommended method to clear bacteria in anthrax infection?
What is the recommended method to clear bacteria in anthrax infection?
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How does Treponema pallidum primarily spread during syphilis infection?
How does Treponema pallidum primarily spread during syphilis infection?
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Contact isolation precautions are recommended for patients with which type of anthrax lesions?
Contact isolation precautions are recommended for patients with which type of anthrax lesions?
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