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Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus spp.?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Streptococcus spp.?
- Facultative aerobes
- Arranged in clusters
- Gram-negative cocci
- Capnophilic growth (correct)
What is the significance of lactic acid production by some Streptococcus spp.?
What is the significance of lactic acid production by some Streptococcus spp.?
- Induces periodontal disease
- Causes caries (correct)
- Is used in antibiotic production
- Promotes tooth enamel formation
What is the classification based on complete hemolysis in blood agar for streptococci?
What is the classification based on complete hemolysis in blood agar for streptococci?
- Beta-hemolytic (correct)
- Gamma-hemolytic
- Alpha-hemolytic
- Delta-hemolytic
What distinguishes streptococci from staphylococci?
What distinguishes streptococci from staphylococci?
What type of growth favors Streptococcus spp.?
What type of growth favors Streptococcus spp.?
What is the microbiological arrangement of Streptococcus spp.?
What is the microbiological arrangement of Streptococcus spp.?
Which Streptococcus species is associated with dental plaque formation and caries production?
Which Streptococcus species is associated with dental plaque formation and caries production?
Which group does Streptococcus pneumoniae belong to based on its hemolytic characteristics?
Which group does Streptococcus pneumoniae belong to based on its hemolytic characteristics?
Which Streptococcus species is known for its capsule formation?
Which Streptococcus species is known for its capsule formation?
Which Streptococcus group is generally involved in subacute endocarditis?
Which Streptococcus group is generally involved in subacute endocarditis?
Which Streptococcus species is non-capsulated and has poor cariogenic capacity?
Which Streptococcus species is non-capsulated and has poor cariogenic capacity?
Which Streptococcus species is sensitive to optochin and soluble in the presence of bile salts?
Which Streptococcus species is sensitive to optochin and soluble in the presence of bile salts?
Which Streptococcus group includes species with a great mucous layer and glucans involved in plaque formation?
Which Streptococcus group includes species with a great mucous layer and glucans involved in plaque formation?
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is a virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the main difference between Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus viridans in terms of bile solubility and optochin sensitivity?
What is the main difference between Streptococcus pneumoniae and Streptococcus viridans in terms of bile solubility and optochin sensitivity?
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following diseases is NOT caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
What type of hemolysis is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes?
What type of hemolysis is associated with Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for inhibiting phagocytosis in non-immune humans?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pyogenes is responsible for inhibiting phagocytosis in non-immune humans?
What is the characteristic feature of the colonies of Streptococcus pyogenes on blood agar?
What is the characteristic feature of the colonies of Streptococcus pyogenes on blood agar?
Which enzyme produced by Streptococcus pyogenes facilitates the spreading of the bacteria by dissolving the fibrin clot?
Which enzyme produced by Streptococcus pyogenes facilitates the spreading of the bacteria by dissolving the fibrin clot?
What type of infection does Streptococcus pyogenes cause that results in scarlet fever?
What type of infection does Streptococcus pyogenes cause that results in scarlet fever?
What autoimmune disease can be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes after pharyngitis or skin infection?
What autoimmune disease can be caused by Streptococcus pyogenes after pharyngitis or skin infection?
What is the treatment of choice for mild infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the treatment of choice for mild infections caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?
What type of pathogen is Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What type of pathogen is Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What is the main cause of bacterial otitis and sinusitis according to the text?
What is the main cause of bacterial otitis and sinusitis according to the text?
