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What is a common source of tetanus spores?
What is a common source of tetanus spores?
- Circumcision wounds (correct)
- Surgical wounds
- Burn injuries
- All of the above
What is a characteristic of individuals who are at risk of tetanus infection?
What is a characteristic of individuals who are at risk of tetanus infection?
- Lack of previous tetanus infection (correct)
- Having a history of vaccination
- Being under the age of 18
- Having a previous history of tetanus infection
What is a common route of tetanus infection?
What is a common route of tetanus infection?
- Open wounds (correct)
- Contaminated food and water
- Vector-borne transmission
- Respiratory tract
What is a consequence of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a consequence of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a key factor in determining the risk of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a key factor in determining the risk of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a common consequence of tetanus infection in individuals without a previous history of tetanus infection?
What is a common consequence of tetanus infection in individuals without a previous history of tetanus infection?
What is a factor that increases the risk of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a factor that increases the risk of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a characteristic of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a characteristic of tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a key difference between tetanus infection in individuals with and without a previous history of tetanus infection?
What is a key difference between tetanus infection in individuals with and without a previous history of tetanus infection?
What is a consequence of not receiving proper treatment for tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
What is a consequence of not receiving proper treatment for tetanus infection in wounded individuals?
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Meningococcal Meningitis
- Most cases in Africa and the Middle East are caused by serogroups A and C, while in Europe, it is caused by serogroup B.
- Vaccination is the best prevention method, which includes antigens against serogroups A, C, Y, and W135.
Bacterial Characteristics
- Cocci are catalase-positive and oxidase-negative.
- Gram-positive bacilli are aerobic and non-sporing.
Listeria
- Listeria is a Gram-positive bacterium that is commonly found in animals, plants, and soil.
- It can cause opportunistic infections, especially in immunocompromised patients.
- It is distributed worldwide.
Diseases and Treatment
- Meningitis can be caused by Listeria, and specific therapy must be guided by antibiotic susceptibility tests.
- Diphtheria can be caused by the tox gene and can be treated with antitoxin.
- Tetanus can be caused by spores, especially in wounded persons without a previous vaccination history or in circumcision wounds.
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