Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
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What percentage of infected people develop chronic infection?

  • 20-30%
  • 5-10%
  • 10-20%
  • 1-5% (correct)
  • What is the recommended treatment for chronic Q fever?

  • Doxycycline alone
  • Amoxicillin and clavulanate
  • Combination therapy with doxycycline and rifampicin (correct)
  • Ciprofloxacin and azithromycin
  • What is the biosafety level required for culturing Coxiella burnetii?

  • Biosafety level 4
  • Biosafety level 2
  • Biosafety level 1
  • Biosafety level 3 (correct)
  • What type of pneumonia is associated with Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Multifocal pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of pneumonia caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae?

    <p>Cavitating pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common underlying condition in patients who develop Klebsiella pneumoniae infection?

    <p>Diabetes mellitus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which virus is not typically associated with community-acquired pneumonia?

    <p>Human papillomavirus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus that can cause severe necrotising pneumonia?

    <p>PVL toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of pneumonia caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

    <p>Multifocal pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment of choice for acute Q fever?

    <p>Doxycycline</p> Signup and view all the answers

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