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How does the bacteria spread to all parts of the body?
How does the bacteria spread to all parts of the body?
- By direct contact with infected individuals
- With the bloodstream (correct)
- Through the lymphatic system
- Through the respiratory system
What type of microscopy is used to detect the bacteria?
What type of microscopy is used to detect the bacteria?
- Light microscopy
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Dark field microscopy (correct)
- Electron microscopy
What is the purpose of the bacteria's fibronectin binding protein?
What is the purpose of the bacteria's fibronectin binding protein?
- To block sphingomyelin accumulation
- To trigger an immune response
- To cause vasculitis in small veins
- To facilitate adhesion and invasion (correct)
What is the typical incubation period for this disease?
What is the typical incubation period for this disease?
Which of the following is a common treatment for this disease?
Which of the following is a common treatment for this disease?
What staining technique is commonly used for Borrelia burgdorferi?
What staining technique is commonly used for Borrelia burgdorferi?
Why is it difficult to culture Borrelia burgdorferi in the lab?
Why is it difficult to culture Borrelia burgdorferi in the lab?
Which microscopy technique is commonly used to visualize Borrelia burgdorferi?
Which microscopy technique is commonly used to visualize Borrelia burgdorferi?
What is responsible for the dissemination, virulence, and immune evasion of Borrelia burgdorferi?
What is responsible for the dissemination, virulence, and immune evasion of Borrelia burgdorferi?
When was Borrelia burgdorferi first isolated from a tick?
When was Borrelia burgdorferi first isolated from a tick?
Which animals are considered the basic hosts for Borrelia burgdorferi?
Which animals are considered the basic hosts for Borrelia burgdorferi?
Which term is used to describe the dissemination of Leptospira bacteria throughout the body?
Which term is used to describe the dissemination of Leptospira bacteria throughout the body?
Which diagnostic method is considered more sensitive than culture for detecting Leptospira?
Which diagnostic method is considered more sensitive than culture for detecting Leptospira?
Which antibiotics are mentioned as effective treatments for leptospirosis?
Which antibiotics are mentioned as effective treatments for leptospirosis?
Which protein was included in the Lyme vaccine mentioned in the text?
Which protein was included in the Lyme vaccine mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reservoir for Leptospira?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a reservoir for Leptospira?
Which characteristic of Leptospira is described in the text?
Which characteristic of Leptospira is described in the text?
