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Microorganisms Causing Skin Diseases and Smallpox

This quiz covers the microorganisms Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, and Variola virus which cause skin diseases like Staphylococcal and Streptococcal skin infections, as well as Smallpox. It also includes information on their type, transmission, and reservoirs.

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What is a common symptom of Salmonellosis?

Vomiting, cramps, diarrhea

Which bacteria causes Typhoid fever?

Salmonella typhi

How does Cholera often spread?

Through human feces in water

What is a characteristic symptom of Shigellosis (boydii)?

<p>Fever, nausea, cramps, diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

What preventive measure can help avoid Salmonella food poisoning?

<p>Refrigeration to prevent toxin formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Shigella dysenteriae a severe case of infection?

<p>Ability to replicate and spread inside human cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main cause of diarrhea, inflammation of the colon, and bleeding as mentioned in the text?

<p>Clostridium difficile bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria can grow in an acidic environment and can be eliminated by Pepto-Bismol according to the text?

<p>Heliobacter pylori</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible reservoir for rehydration and is associated with contaminated food or water, particularly leafy vegetables?

<p>Cholera toxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which viral infection is characterized by painful swelling of the parotid glands, fever, and painful swallowing?

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

Which virus can lead to liver cancer, cirrhosis, and has a vaccine available for prevention?

<p>Hepatitis B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which virus is responsible for causing chickenpox and shingles?

<p>Varicella-Zoster virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacterium is known for causing necrotizing fasciitis and is linked to bioterrorism in Russia?

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

Which fungal infection is characterized by circular patches on the skin and is commonly known as 'Ringworm'?

<p>Tinea corporis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which microorganism causes Pink Eye or Conjunctivitis?

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

What is the causative agent of Tetanus?

<p>Clostridium tetani</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which vaccine was first to be eradicated?

<p>Smallpox vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Koplik's spots' are associated with which viral infection?

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

'Roseola' is characterized by a high fever followed by a rash and is commonly caused by which virus?

<p>Human herpesvirus 6</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Tinea capitis' is a fungal infection affecting which part of the body?

<p>'Scalp'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Bacillus anthracis' is responsible for causing which disease?

<p>'Anthrax'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What virus is responsible for causing the disease known as 'sleeping sickness'?

<p>Trypanosoma brucei</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disease causes an 'owl eyes appearance' in infected cells?

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

What is the primary vector for the transmission of yellow fever?

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

Which disease is characterized by symptoms like severe joint pain, fever, and a rash?

<p>Dengue fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Chronic infection and tissue cyst formation in the brain' are characteristic of which parasitic disease?

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

'Respiratory paralysis leading to death' is a severe symptom associated with which viral infection?

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

'Enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and high fever' are common symptoms of which bacterial infection?

<p>Strep throat</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Forms cysts in the lungs and primarily transmitted through respiratory droplets' describes which opportunistic bacterial infection often seen in AIDS patients?

<p>'Pneumocystis pneumonia'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Inflammation of the blood vessel walls leading to coagulation issues' is a notable feature of which viral hemorrhagic fever?

<p>'Marburg virus'</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Heart and kidney damage due to a toxin that can be fatal' is a significant concern associated with which bacterial infection?

<p>'Diphtheria'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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