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Which bacteria is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly nosocomial?
Which bacteria is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly nosocomial?
- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa (correct)
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Which bacteria is the most common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide?
Which bacteria is the most common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide?
- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Campylobacter jejuni (correct)
- Borrelia burgdorferi
Which bacteria is known for causing gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer?
Which bacteria is known for causing gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer?
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
- Borrelia burgdorferi
- Helicobacter pylori (correct)
Which bacteria is responsible for causing leptospirosis in humans and is transmitted by contact with urine of infected animals?
Which bacteria is responsible for causing leptospirosis in humans and is transmitted by contact with urine of infected animals?
Which bacteria is the etiologic agent of Lyme disease and is transmitted via Ixodes ticks?
Which bacteria is the etiologic agent of Lyme disease and is transmitted via Ixodes ticks?
Which bacteria is the causative agent of syphilis and is exclusively a human pathogen?
Which bacteria is the causative agent of syphilis and is exclusively a human pathogen?
Which bacteria does not have a cell wall and does not stain with the gram stain?
Which bacteria does not have a cell wall and does not stain with the gram stain?
Which bacteria is known as the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia, also known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacteria is known as the causative agent of primary atypical pneumonia, also known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacteria causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is spread by tick bites?
Which bacteria causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and is spread by tick bites?
Which bacteria causes endemic typhus and is spread by rat fleas?
Which bacteria causes endemic typhus and is spread by rat fleas?
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?
Which disease is an obligate intracellular pathogen and cannot produce ATP or survive outside an animal host cell?
Which disease is an obligate intracellular pathogen and cannot produce ATP or survive outside an animal host cell?
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 is transmitted from animals to humans by inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds and can cause lower respiratory infection, fever, and pneumonia in humans?
Which disease is transmitted from animals to humans by inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds and can cause lower respiratory infection, fever, and pneumonia in humans?
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 individuals?
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 individuals?
Which disease is an occupational disease found among people who work with livestock or research animals and can cause high fever and rash in humans?
Which disease is an occupational disease found among people who work with livestock or research animals and can cause high fever and rash in humans?
Which disease is a rickettsial disease and can cause rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue in humans?
Which disease is a rickettsial disease and can cause rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue in humans?
Which disease causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in adults and infants in populations where genital infections are common and can also cause acute, copious, purulent eye discharge?
Which disease causes inflammation of the conjunctiva in adults and infants in populations where genital infections are common and can also cause acute, copious, purulent eye discharge?
Which disease is found among immigrants and travelers and can cause inguinal swelling and lymphatic drainage?
Which disease is found among immigrants and travelers and can cause inguinal swelling and lymphatic drainage?
Which disease is often isolated from cattle, goats, and sheep and has a worldwide distribution?
Which disease is often isolated from cattle, goats, and sheep and has a worldwide distribution?
Flashcards
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - What does it cause?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa - What does it cause?
A bacterium known for its ability to cause infections, particularly in hospitals (nosocomial), often affecting the bloodstream.
Which bacteria frequently causes food poisoning?
Which bacteria frequently causes food poisoning?
The most frequent cause of food poisoning globally, often linked to contaminated poultry.
What bacteria is responsible for stomach ulcers and cancer?
What bacteria is responsible for stomach ulcers and cancer?
A bacterium residing in the stomach, responsible for stomach inflammation, ulcers, and even cancer.
What disease does Leptospira cause?
What disease does Leptospira cause?
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What disease does Borrelia burgdorferi cause?
What disease does Borrelia burgdorferi cause?
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What is the cause of syphilis?
What is the cause of syphilis?
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What is unique about Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
What is unique about Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
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What causes 'walking pneumonia'?
What causes 'walking pneumonia'?
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What causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
What causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
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What causes endemic typhus?
What causes endemic typhus?
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What causes Q fever?
What causes Q fever?
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What is Chlamydia psittaci known for?
What is Chlamydia psittaci known for?
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What causes the most common STD in the U.S.?
What causes the most common STD in the U.S.?
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What disease does Chlamydia psittaci cause in humans?
What disease does Chlamydia psittaci cause in humans?
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What can Chlamydia trachomatis cause if left untreated?
What can Chlamydia trachomatis cause if left untreated?
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What occupational disease is associated with Coxiella burnetii?
What occupational disease is associated with Coxiella burnetii?
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What causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
What causes Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever?
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What condition can Chlamydia trachomatis cause in the eyes?
What condition can Chlamydia trachomatis cause in the eyes?
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What infection is associated with swollen groin and lymphatic drainage?
What infection is associated with swollen groin and lymphatic drainage?
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Where does Q fever often originate?
Where does Q fever often originate?
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