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Which characteristic is NOT associated with Streptococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp.?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Streptococcus spp. and Enterococcus spp.?
- Gram positive cocci
- Catalase positive (correct)
- Facultatively anaerobic
- Nonmotile
What is a common symptom of rheumatic fever?
What is a common symptom of rheumatic fever?
- Proteinuria
- Fever (correct)
- Hypertension
- Hematuria
S.pneumoniae is primarily associated with which of the following infections?
S.pneumoniae is primarily associated with which of the following infections?
- Rheumatic fever
- Acute glomerulonephritis
- Otitis media (correct)
- Polyarthritis
Which of the following Streptococcus species is known for its beta-hemolytic pattern?
Which of the following Streptococcus species is known for its beta-hemolytic pattern?
What type of infection does 'flesh-eating bacteria' commonly refer to?
What type of infection does 'flesh-eating bacteria' commonly refer to?
Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of otitis media?
Which of the following is NOT a typical cause of otitis media?
What is a primary characteristic of Enterococcus spp.?
What is a primary characteristic of Enterococcus spp.?
What type of hemolysis is characteristic of viridans streptococci?
What type of hemolysis is characteristic of viridans streptococci?
What condition is characterized by a superficial blister covered with pus or a honey-colored crust?
What condition is characterized by a superficial blister covered with pus or a honey-colored crust?
Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used for laboratory diagnosis of skin infections?
Which of the following methods is NOT commonly used for laboratory diagnosis of skin infections?
What is a common characteristic of Erysipelas?
What is a common characteristic of Erysipelas?
Which test is used to assess antibodies for respiratory disease in laboratory diagnoses?
Which test is used to assess antibodies for respiratory disease in laboratory diagnoses?
Which of the following conditions typically follows surgical wounds or trauma?
Which of the following conditions typically follows surgical wounds or trauma?
What is a feature of Necrotizing fasciitis?
What is a feature of Necrotizing fasciitis?
Which of the following organisms is associated with chronic otitis media in children?
Which of the following organisms is associated with chronic otitis media in children?
What type of infection can be characterized by high fever alongside purulent exudates?
What type of infection can be characterized by high fever alongside purulent exudates?
What is the appearance of Bacillus anthracis colonies on agar?
What is the appearance of Bacillus anthracis colonies on agar?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Bacillus anthracis?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Bacillus anthracis?
What type of environments are Bacillus species primarily associated with for causing disease?
What type of environments are Bacillus species primarily associated with for causing disease?
What kind of infections are associated with the handling of animal products like hides and hair?
What kind of infections are associated with the handling of animal products like hides and hair?
Which toxin is identified as a virulence factor of Bacillus anthracis?
Which toxin is identified as a virulence factor of Bacillus anthracis?
What symptoms can Bacillus anthracis infections lead to in humans?
What symptoms can Bacillus anthracis infections lead to in humans?
Why is penicillin indicated in the treatment of Bacillus anthracis infections?
Why is penicillin indicated in the treatment of Bacillus anthracis infections?
What type of hemolysis is associated with streptolysin O produced by S.pyogenes?
What type of hemolysis is associated with streptolysin O produced by S.pyogenes?
Which virulence factor helps Listeria monocytogenes escape the phagosome?
Which virulence factor helps Listeria monocytogenes escape the phagosome?
What is the role of the bacterial surface protein Act A?
What is the role of the bacterial surface protein Act A?
Which of the following tests is positive for identifying Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of the following tests is positive for identifying Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the purpose of cold enrichment in the recovery of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is the purpose of cold enrichment in the recovery of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which characteristic indicates Listeria monocytogenes has a narrow zone of B-hemolysis?
Which characteristic indicates Listeria monocytogenes has a narrow zone of B-hemolysis?
What does the positive Voges-Proskauer test indicate about Listeria monocytogenes?
What does the positive Voges-Proskauer test indicate about Listeria monocytogenes?
What challenge is faced when isolating Listeria monocytogenes from placental tissues?
What challenge is faced when isolating Listeria monocytogenes from placental tissues?
Which of these factors does NOT contribute to the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which of these factors does NOT contribute to the virulence of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is a clinical indicator for enhanced recovery of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is a clinical indicator for enhanced recovery of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which method is NOT typically used for the presumptive identification of Listeria monocytogenes?
Which method is NOT typically used for the presumptive identification of Listeria monocytogenes?
What is a notable characteristic of C. jeikeium and C. urealyticum?
What is a notable characteristic of C. jeikeium and C. urealyticum?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of listeriosis?
Which of the following is a potential consequence of listeriosis?
What is the significance of the Listeriolysin O (hly gene) in clinical diagnostics?
What is the significance of the Listeriolysin O (hly gene) in clinical diagnostics?
What is recommended for the storage of leftover ready-to-eat food items?
What is recommended for the storage of leftover ready-to-eat food items?
Which characteristic can lead to misidentification of bacteria in the API CORYNE STRIP method?
Which characteristic can lead to misidentification of bacteria in the API CORYNE STRIP method?
What kind of isolation is acceptable for diagnosing a urinary tract infection if present as pure culture?
What kind of isolation is acceptable for diagnosing a urinary tract infection if present as pure culture?
