15 Questions
Which bacterium is frequently associated with cystic fibrosis patients?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which test is used to detect latent tuberculosis infection?
Mantoux tuberculin skin test
Which antimicrobial class inhibits nucleic acid synthesis?
Quinolones
What is the primary mode of transmission for Legionella pneumophila?
Inhalation of aerosols from contaminated water reservoirs
Which bacterium is the causative agent of whooping cough?
Bordetella pertussis
What is the most common mode of transmission for Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Inhalation of respiratory droplets
Which bacterium is commonly associated with upper respiratory tract diseases?
Moraxella catarrhalis
What bacterium is prevented by vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
What is the common agent causing community-acquired pneumonia in neonates?
E. coli
How does latent TB infection typically manifest in the lung?
Living dormant inside the lung
Which bacterial pathogen is characterized by a mucoid, 'currant jelly' appearance in sputum samples?
Klebsiella pneumoniae
Which bacterial pathogen is a common cause of acute bronchitis and is also implicated in community-acquired pneumonia?
Streptococcus pneumoniae
Which bacterial infection is characterized by the formation of a grayish membrane in the throat?
Diphtheria caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae
Which bacterial pathogen is a small, gram-negative coccobacillary rod associated with respiratory infections, particularly in individuals with compromised respiratory function?
Moraxella catarrhalis
Which antimicrobial class is known for its mechanism of action that involves the inhibition of nucleic acid synthesis, specifically targeting DNA gyrase and topoisomerase enzymes?
Quinolones
Test your knowledge on the prevention of Tuberculosis, antimicrobial mechanisms of actions, and transmission of Legionella pneumophila and Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Explore concepts related to respiratory pathogens and infections frequently affecting patients with cystic fibrosis.
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