Neisseria Meningitidis Infection

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What is the primary mode of transmission of Neisseria meningitidis?

Direct contact
Respiratory droplets (correct)
Contaminated food and water
Vector-borne transmission

What is the mortality rate of untreated meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis?

25%
100% (correct)
50%
75%

What is the characteristic rash seen in Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome?

Blanching rash
Non-blanching rash (correct)
Eczematous rash
Maculopapular rash

What is the diagnostic sample of choice for Neisseria meningitidis?

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic finding in the CSF of bacterial meningitis?

Cloudy CSF with high leukocyte count (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the rapid diagnostic test used for Neisseria meningitidis?

Latex agglutination (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of IgA protease in Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

To cleave immunoglobulin A on mucosal surfaces (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

Sexual contact (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection in women?

Pelvic inflammatory disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary method of diagnosis for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection?

Single-dose ceftriaxone (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of antibiotic eyedrops in newborns?

To prevent ophthalmoblenorrhoea neonatorum (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of epiglottitis?

Haemophilus influenzae serotype b (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the vaccine that provides protection against Haemophilus influenzae serotype b?

Hib vaccine (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical presentation of chancroid?

Painful ulceration on the genitals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for non-invasive Haemophilus influenzae infections?

Amoxicillin-clavulate (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mode of transmission of Haemophilus ducreyi?

Sexually transmitted (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why was Haemophilus influenzae initially misidentified?

It was first isolated from patients with influenza infection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of A. baumannii?

It forms biofilms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary habitat of Burkholderia cepacia?

Water (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transmission of Legionella pneumophila?

From water through aerosol (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia?

It forms biofilms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei?

Melioidosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment of choice for Stenotrophomonas maltophilia?

Sulphamethoxazole-trimethoprim (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary source of Legionella pneumophila?

Vaporised water from artificial sources (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disease caused by Legionella pneumophila?

Legionnaires' disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

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