Microbiology: Staphylococcus and Streptococcus Species
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How is Staphylococcus aureus typically transmitted?

  • Via the hands (correct)
  • Via sexual contact
  • Via respiratory droplets
  • Via contaminated food
  • Which Streptococcus species is transmitted during birth?

  • Streptococcus agalactiae (correct)
  • Viridans Group Streptococci
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Streptococcus pyogenes
  • What is the usual mode of transmission for Streptococcus pneumoniae?

  • Via skin contact
  • Via respiratory droplets (correct)
  • Via sexual contact
  • Via contaminated food
  • How is Neisseria meningitidis typically transmitted?

    <p>Via respiratory droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the usual treatment for uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections?

    <p>Ceftriaxone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Bacillus cereus typically acquired?

    <p>Via eating reheated rice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mode of transmission for Bacillus anthracis?

    <p>Via contact with infected animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is often transmitted via dental procedures?

    <p>Viridans Group Streptococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Moraxella catarrhalis typically transmitted?

    <p>Via respiratory aerosol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the prevention method for Neisseria meningitidis?

    <p>Vaccine containing capsular polysaccharide of strains A, C, Y &amp; W-135</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?

    <p>Via respiratory droplets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Listeria monocytogenes?

    <p>Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Clostridium tetani?

    <p>Through traumatic breaks in the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for Clostridium perfringens?

    <p>Penicillin G plus debridement of wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Clostridium botulinum?

    <p>Through contaminated food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Clostridium difficile?

    <p>Fecal-oral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Escherichia coli?

    <p>Fecal-oral route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Nocardia asteroides?

    <p>Airborne particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the transmission route of Salmonella typhi?

    <p>Fecal-oral route</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in viral replication?

    <p>Attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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