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What is the most problematic health-care associated multi-resistant bacteria mentioned in the text?
What is the most problematic health-care associated multi-resistant bacteria mentioned in the text?
- Penicillin-resistant S.aureus
- Linzolid-resistant S.aureus
- Methicillin-resistant S.aureus (correct)
- Vancomycin-resistant S.aureus
Which antibiotic is considered the most reliable and effective weapon against MRSA infections?
Which antibiotic is considered the most reliable and effective weapon against MRSA infections?
- Vancomycin (correct)
- Penicillin
- Linzolid
- Cephalosporins
Which surfaces are commonly contaminated with MRSA in the dental clinic according to the text?
Which surfaces are commonly contaminated with MRSA in the dental clinic according to the text?
- Dental impressions and arm of dental chair
- Dental impressions guns and multi-drug resistant bacteria
- Air-watersyringe and gypsum casts
- Arm of dental chair and Air-watersyringe (correct)
Which antibiotic is used in the treatment of MRSA infections when Vancomycin does not respond?
Which antibiotic is used in the treatment of MRSA infections when Vancomycin does not respond?
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What percentage of S.aureus strains are resistant to penicillin's due to the production of β-lactamase (penicillinase) enzyme?
What percentage of S.aureus strains are resistant to penicillin's due to the production of β-lactamase (penicillinase) enzyme?
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