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Which bacterium is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly nosocomial?
Which bacterium is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly nosocomial?
- Leptospira
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (correct)
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Which bacterium is the most common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide?
Which bacterium is the most common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide?
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Campylobacter jejuni (correct)
- Leptospira
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which bacterium is responsible for causing gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer?
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Helicobacter (correct)
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which bacterium is a zoonotic pathogen that can be transmitted to domestic animals, especially farm animals?
Which bacterium is a zoonotic pathogen that can be transmitted to domestic animals, especially farm animals?
Which bacterium is the etiologic agent of Lyme disease?
Which bacterium is the etiologic agent of Lyme disease?
Which bacterium is the causative agent of syphilis?
Which bacterium is the causative agent of syphilis?
Which bacterium does not have a cell wall and does not stain with gram stain?
Which bacterium does not have a cell wall and does not stain with gram stain?
Which bacterium is known as the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia, also known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacterium is known as the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia, also known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen that can only grow in the cytoplasm of host cells?
Which bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen that can only grow in the cytoplasm of host cells?
Which bacterium causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is spread by tick bites?
Which bacterium causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is spread by tick bites?
Which disease is caused by a rickettsial agent and can be transmitted from animals to humans by inhalation?
Which disease is caused by a rickettsial agent and can be transmitted from animals to humans by inhalation?
Which disease is characterized by a high fever, rash, and rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue?
Which disease is characterized by a high fever, rash, and rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue?
Which disease is caused by the obligate intracellular pathogen Chlamydia?
Which disease is caused by the obligate intracellular pathogen Chlamydia?
Which disease is transmitted to humans through inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds?
Which disease is transmitted to humans through inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds?
Which disease can lead to blindness in 15-20 years if not treated and is usually contracted by infants and children through contact with infected persons?
Which disease can lead to blindness in 15-20 years if not treated and is usually contracted by infants and children through contact with infected persons?
Which disease is the single most frequent bacterial STD in the U.S., with over 4 million cases per year?
Which disease is the single most frequent bacterial STD in the U.S., with over 4 million cases per year?
Which disease causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in adults and infants in populations where genital infections are common, with acute, copious, purulent eye discharge?
Which disease causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in adults and infants in populations where genital infections are common, with acute, copious, purulent eye discharge?
Which disease can cause lower respiratory infection, fever, non-productive cough, and lead to pneumonia with CNS involvement such as encephalitis, convulsions, and coma?
Which disease can cause lower respiratory infection, fever, non-productive cough, and lead to pneumonia with CNS involvement such as encephalitis, convulsions, and coma?
Which disease is an occupational disease found among people who work with livestock or research animals?
Which disease is an occupational disease found among people who work with livestock or research animals?
Which disease is characterized by inguinal swelling and lymphatic drainage, and is commonly seen in immigrants and travelers?
Which disease is characterized by inguinal swelling and lymphatic drainage, and is commonly seen in immigrants and travelers?
