Late Neurosyphilis Diagnosis Quiz

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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?

  • Eradicating the bacterial spores
  • Stopping toxin production (correct)
  • Preventing bacterial replication
  • Enhancing immune response

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?

<p>Direct contact with an infectious lesion during sex (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In GI anthrax, which sample type should be collected for culture?

<p>Stool sample (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of antitoxin therapy in systemic anthrax?

<p>Neutralizing the toxins produced by the bacteria (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended method to clear bacteria in anthrax infection?

<p><strong>Antibiotic</strong> therapy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Treponema pallidum primarily spread during syphilis infection?

<p><strong>Sexual</strong> contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Contact isolation precautions are recommended for patients with which type of anthrax lesions?

<p><strong>Draining</strong> anthrax lesions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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