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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?

Via respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers

What is the usual treatment for uncomplicated Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections?

Ceftriaxone Signup and view all the answers

How is Bacillus cereus typically acquired?

Via eating reheated rice Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission for Bacillus anthracis?

Via contact with infected animals Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is often transmitted via dental procedures?

Viridans Group Streptococci Signup and view all the answers

How is Moraxella catarrhalis typically transmitted?

Via respiratory aerosol Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevention method for Neisseria meningitidis?

Vaccine containing capsular polysaccharide of strains A, C, Y & W-135 Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Corynebacterium diphtheriae?

Via respiratory droplets Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Listeria monocytogenes?

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Clostridium tetani?

Through traumatic breaks in the skin Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for Clostridium perfringens?

Penicillin G plus debridement of wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Clostridium botulinum?

Through contaminated food Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Clostridium difficile?

Fecal-oral Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Escherichia coli?

Fecal-oral route Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Nocardia asteroides?

Airborne particles Signup and view all the answers

What is the transmission route of Salmonella typhi?