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Match Microorganisms with Infectious Diseases Quiz

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Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by Staphylococcus aureus?

Strep throat
Gas gangrene
Necrotizing fasciitis (correct)
Athlete's foot

Which microorganism is associated with wound infections from dog and cat bites?

Candida albicans
Dermatophytes
Clostridium perfringens
Pasteurella multocida and Capnocytophaga (correct)

Which infectious disease is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

Scarlet fever (correct)
Nail fungal infections
Disseminated candidiasis
Toxic shock syndrome

Which microorganism is associated with diaper rash and thrush in immunocompromised patients?

Candida albicans (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following infectious diseases is caused by Bartonella henselae?

Cat Scratch Fever (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism is responsible for causing athlete's foot and ringworm infections?

Dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about Streptococcus pyogenes?

It is an anaerobic organism (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens is responsible for Cat Scratch Fever?

Bartonella henselae (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Candida albicans is INCORRECT?

It is a Gram-negative yeast (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens is characterized by anaerobic fermentation and production of gas and toxins?

Clostridium perfringens (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pathogens is transmitted via bites from dogs and cats?

Pasteurella multocida and Capnocytophaga (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about dermatophytes is CORRECT?

They grow in the keratinized outer layers of skin, nails, and hair (B) Signup and view all the answers

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