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Which bacterium is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly nosocomial?
Which bacterium is the major cause of bacteremia, particularly nosocomial?
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (correct)
- Campylobacter jejuni
- Leptospira
What is the most common cause of Gastroenteritis worldwide?
What is the most common cause of Gastroenteritis worldwide?
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Leptospira
- Campylobacter jejuni (correct)
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which bacterium is responsible for causing Lyme disease?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing Lyme disease?
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Borrelia burgdorferi (correct)
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Leptospira
Which bacterium is exclusively a human pathogen and causes syphilis?
Which bacterium is exclusively a human pathogen and causes 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 causes respiratory diseases and is known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacterium causes respiratory diseases and is known as 'Walking Pneumonia'?
Which bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen and can only grow in the cytoplasm of host cells?
Which bacterium is an obligate intracellular pathogen and 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 bacterium causes Endemic typhus and is transmitted by rat fleas?
Which bacterium causes Endemic typhus and is transmitted by rat fleas?
Which bacterium causes Epidemic louse-borne typhus?
Which bacterium causes Epidemic louse-borne typhus?
Which disease is caused by Coxiella burnetii and has a mortality rate of 40% in untreated cases?
Which disease is caused by Coxiella burnetii and has a mortality rate of 40% in untreated cases?
Which disease is the only rickettsial disease transmitted from animals to humans by inhalation?
Which disease is the only rickettsial disease transmitted from animals to humans by inhalation?
Which disease is typically transmitted through dried birthing fluids and can also be spread by ingestion of unpasteurized milk?
Which disease is typically transmitted through dried birthing fluids and can also be spread by ingestion of unpasteurized milk?
Which disease is known for causing high fever, rash, and rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue?
Which disease is known for causing high fever, rash, and rapid dissemination affecting several types of tissue?
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?
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 caused by Chlamydia psittaci and can lead to lower respiratory infection, pneumonia, and CNS involvement?
Which disease is caused by Chlamydia psittaci and can lead to lower respiratory infection, pneumonia, and CNS involvement?
Which disease is contracted by inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds and can cause encephalitis and coma?
Which disease is contracted by inhalation of respiratory droplets or dust from droppings of infected birds and can cause encephalitis and coma?
Which disease is known for causing chronic keratoconjunctivitis that leads to blindness if not treated and is usually contracted by infants and children through contact with infected persons?
Which disease is known for causing chronic keratoconjunctivitis that leads to blindness 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. and can cause various infections in males and females, including nongonococcal urethritis and PID?
Which disease is the single most frequent bacterial STD in the U.S. and can cause various infections in males and females, including nongonococcal urethritis and PID?
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
A bacterium commonly found in hospitals, often causing infections in patients with weakened immune systems.
Campylobacter jejuni
Campylobacter jejuni
The most frequent cause of food poisoning worldwide, often leading to diarrhea and stomach cramps.
Borrelia burgdorferi
Borrelia burgdorferi
The culprit behind Lyme disease, a tick-borne illness that can affect the joints, heart, and nervous system.
Treponema pallidum
Treponema pallidum
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Mycoplasma pneumoniae
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Rickettsia
Rickettsia
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Rickettsia rickettsii
Rickettsia rickettsii
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Rickettsia typhi
Rickettsia typhi
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Rickettsia prowazekii
Rickettsia prowazekii
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Coxiella burnetii
Coxiella burnetii
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Q fever
Q fever
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Q fever
Q fever
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Q fever
Q fever
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Q fever
Q fever
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Q fever
Q fever
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Chlamydia psittaci
Chlamydia psittaci
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Chlamydia psittaci
Chlamydia psittaci
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Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis
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Chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis
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