Microbiology Respiratory Tract Infections Quiz
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Which pathogen is the most common cause of epiglottitis?

  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • Corynebacterium diphtheriae
  • Haemophilus influenzae type B (correct)
  • Respiratory syncytial virus

Which virus is associated with Pharyngoconjunctival fever?

  • Adenovirus (correct)
  • Influenza virus
  • Parainfluenza viruses
  • Rhinovirus

What is the most common cause of croup?

  • Parainfluenza virus (correct)
  • Coronavirus
  • Haemophilus influenzae type B
  • Streptococcus pyogenes

Which pathogen is associated with causing oral thrush?

<p>Candida albicans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is known to cause bronchiolitis?

<p>Respiratory syncytial virus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism is responsible for causing Scarlet fever?

<p>Streptococcus pyogenes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common method for isolating and identifying Group A streptococci in the laboratory?

<p>Culture on blood agar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the virulence factor associated with Corynebacterium diphtheriae?

<p>Diphtheria toxin: inhibits protein synthesis (necrotic and neurotoxic effects) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is specifically associated with Hand, foot and mouth disease?

<p>Coxsackie virus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic is observed in the throat when infected with Corynebacterium diphtheriae?

<p>Thick adherent gray pseudomembrane on the tonsils and throat (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism causes fever, sore throat, and tender vesicles in the oropharynx?

<p>Coxsackie virus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route for Adenovirus?

<p>Respiratory droplets, fecal–oral, direct inoculation of conjunctiva by eye equipment or fingers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Herpangina' is associated with which virus?

<p>Coxsackie virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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