10 Questions
What is the mode of transmission for S. pneumonia?
Horizontal
Which of the following virulence factors is associated with S. pneumonia?
Lipoteichoic acid
Which disease is caused by S. pneumonia colonization in mucosal surfaces?
Erysipelas
What is the recommended treatment for penicillin-allergic patients with S. pneumonia infections?
Penicillin + gentamycin
Which toxin of S. pneumonia causes toxic shock syndrome?
Exotoxin A
In which location do viridans streptococci typically colonize?
Oral cavity
What type of hemolysis is associated with S. pneumonia?
Alpha-hemolysis
Which vaccine is available for the prevention of S. pneumonia infections?
Pneumococcal vaccine
Which toxin is responsible for causing necrotizing fasciitis in S. pneumonia infections?
Exotoxin B
What is the antibiotic susceptibility pattern of S. pneumonia to bacitracin?
Sensitive
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae, including its morphology, site of infection, virulence factors, and other important features such as capsule formation and mode of transmission.
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