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Which disease is caused by Coxiella burnetii and can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of dried birthing fluids or ingestion of unpasteurized milk?
Which disease is caused by Coxiella burnetii and can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of dried birthing fluids or ingestion of unpasteurized milk?
- RMSF
- Psittacosis
- Q fever (correct)
- Trachoma
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and can lead to blindness if left untreated?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and can lead to blindness if left untreated?
- RMSF
- Q fever
- Trachoma (correct)
- Psittacosis
Which disease is the single most frequent bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States?
Which disease is the single most frequent bacterial sexually transmitted disease in the United States?
- Psittacosis
- Chlamydia trachomatis (correct)
- RMSF
- Q fever
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia psittaci and can be contracted by humans through inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia psittaci and can be contracted by humans through inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds?
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 high fever, rash, and rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue?
Which disease is characterized by high fever, rash, and rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and can lead to lower respiratory infection, pneumonia, and CNS involvement?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and can lead to lower respiratory infection, pneumonia, and CNS involvement?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is usually contracted by infants and children through contact with an infected person?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is usually contracted by infants and children through contact with an infected person?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread by contaminated hands, clothing, and eye-seeking flies?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is spread by contaminated hands, clothing, and eye-seeking flies?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is characterized by acute, copious, purulent eye discharge in adults and infants?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and is characterized by acute, copious, purulent eye discharge in adults and infants?
Which bacterium is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly in nosocomial settings?
Which bacterium is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly in nosocomial settings?
Which bacterium is the causative agent of Lyme disease?
Which bacterium is the causative agent of Lyme disease?
Which bacterium is exclusively a human pathogen and can be acquired through direct genital/non-genital contact with an individual who has an active primary or secondary syphilitic lesion?
Which bacterium is exclusively a human pathogen and can be acquired through direct genital/non-genital contact with an individual who has an active primary or secondary syphilitic lesion?
Which bacterium is known for not having a cell wall and does not stain with gram stain?
Which bacterium is known for not having a cell wall and does not stain with gram stain?
Which bacterium causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is acquired through tick bites?
Which bacterium causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is acquired through tick bites?
Which bacterium causes primary atypical pneumonia, also known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacterium causes primary atypical pneumonia, also known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacterium is an opportunistic pathogen in the urogenital tract?
Which bacterium is an opportunistic pathogen in the urogenital tract?
Which bacterium causes leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to domestic animals and humans?
Which bacterium causes leptospirosis, a zoonotic disease that can be transmitted to domestic animals and humans?
Which bacterium is known for its characteristic darting motility and grows well at 42 degrees C?
Which bacterium is known for its characteristic darting motility and grows well at 42 degrees C?
Which bacterium is a curved gram-negative rod and causes gastroenteritis, with symptoms resolving in 3-6 days?
Which bacterium is a curved gram-negative rod and causes gastroenteritis, with symptoms resolving in 3-6 days?
