10 Questions
Which type of infections are caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Localized suppurative (pyogenic) inflammation
Where is Staphylococcus aureus commonly found?
Human skin and nose
Why are hospital staff carriers of Staphylococcus aureus considered dangerous?
They harbor β-lactamase resistant strains
What clinical manifestations are necessary criteria for Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)?
Rash, erythema, and in severe cases hypotension
What characterizes Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS)?
Skin desquamation and bullous impetigo
What is the primary mode of transmission of Bacillus anthracis to humans?
Direct contact with infected animals
What is the characteristic feature of cutaneous anthrax?
Development of a brown or black eschar
Which form of anthrax can be fatal in up to 90 percent of cases if left untreated?
Inhalation anthrax
How are Bacillus anthracis spores used in biological warfare?
Released into the atmosphere to be inhaled
What was the approximate death rate during the 2001 anthrax attacks with treatment?
Around 25 percent
Learn about the impact of infectious diseases, the identification, and management of gram-positive cocci and rods in medical microbiology. This lecture covers microscopy, culture characteristics, biochemical activities, antigenic characters, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
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