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

What is the usual treatment for uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections?

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

How is Bacillus cereus typically acquired?

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

What is the mode of transmission for Bacillus anthracis?

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

Which bacterium is often transmitted via dental procedures?

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

How is Moraxella catarrhalis typically transmitted?

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

What is the transmission route of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?

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

What is the treatment for Listeria monocytogenes?

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

What is the transmission route of Clostridium tetani?

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

What is the treatment for Clostridium perfringens?

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

What is the transmission route of Clostridium botulinum?

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

What is the transmission route of Clostridium difficile?

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

What is the transmission route of Escherichia coli?

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

What is the transmission route of Nocardia asteroides?

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

What is the transmission route of Salmonella typhi?

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

What is the first step in viral replication?

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Flashcards

Staphylococcus aureus Transmission

Staphylococcus aureus is typically spread through contact with contaminated hands.

Streptococcus agalactiae Transmission

Streptococcus agalactiae is transmitted from mother to child during birth.

Streptococcus pneumoniae Transmission

Streptococcus pneumoniae is usually spread through respiratory droplets, like those produced when coughing or sneezing.

Neisseria meningitidis Transmission

Neisseria meningitidis is typically spread through respiratory droplets.

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Uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae Treatment

Ceftriaxone is the usual treatment for uncomplicated infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

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Bacillus cereus Acquisition

Bacillus cereus is commonly acquired by eating reheated rice.

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Bacillus anthracis Transmission

Bacillus anthracis is transmitted through contact with infected animals or their products.

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Viridans Group Streptococci Transmission

Viridans Group Streptococci are often transmitted during dental procedures.

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Moraxella catarrhalis Transmission

Moraxella catarrhalis is typically spread through respiratory aerosol, like droplets from coughing or sneezing.

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Neisseria meningitidis Prevention

A vaccine containing capsular polysaccharide of strains A, C, Y, and W-135 can prevent Neisseria meningitidis infection.

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Corynebacterium diphtheriae Transmission

Corynebacterium diphtheriae is spread through respiratory droplets.

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Listeria monocytogenes Treatment

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a common treatment for infections caused by Listeria monocytogenes.

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Clostridium tetani Transmission

Clostridium tetani is transmitted through traumatic breaks in the skin, like wounds or punctures.

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Clostridium perfringens Treatment

Penicillin G plus debridement of the wound is the treatment for infections caused by Clostridium perfringens.

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Clostridium botulinum Transmission

Clostridium botulinum is transmitted through contaminated food.

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Clostridium difficile Transmission

Clostridium difficile is transmitted through the fecal-oral route, meaning it spreads through contact with feces.

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Escherichia coli Transmission

Escherichia coli, commonly found in the intestines, is transmitted through the fecal-oral route.

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Nocardia asteroides Transmission

Nocardia asteroides is transmitted through airborne particles, like those in dust.

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Salmonella typhi Transmission

Salmonella typhi is transmitted through the fecal-oral route.

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First Step of Viral Replication

The first step in viral replication is attachment, where the virus binds to a host cell.

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