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What is the most common cause of acute endocarditis in IV drug users?
What is the most common cause of acute endocarditis in IV drug users?
- Native valve (mitral valve)
- Prosthetic valve
- Pacemaker valve
- Native valve (tricuspid valve) (correct)
Which of the following is a complication of pneumococcal pneumonia?
Which of the following is a complication of pneumococcal pneumonia?
- Empyema (correct)
- Hemothorax
- Pleural effusion
- Pneumothorax
What is the characteristic feature of Brodie abscess?
What is the characteristic feature of Brodie abscess?
- Sequestered focus of osteomyelitis in the epiphyseal area
- Sequestered focus of osteomyelitis in the periosteal area
- Sequestered focus of osteomyelitis in the metaphyseal area (correct)
- Sequestered focus of osteomyelitis in the diaphyseal area
Which of the following is NOT a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is NOT a skin infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus, characterized by desquamation of the skin?
What is the name of the syndrome caused by Staphylococcus aureus, characterized by desquamation of the skin?
What is the name of the food commonly associated with Staphylococcal gastroenteritis?
What is the name of the food commonly associated with Staphylococcal gastroenteritis?
What is the primary source of Staphylococcus aureus toxin that causes acute onset of vomiting and diarrhea?
What is the primary source of Staphylococcus aureus toxin that causes acute onset of vomiting and diarrhea?
What is the characteristic skin finding in Scalded Skin Syndrome (Ritter disease)?
What is the characteristic skin finding in Scalded Skin Syndrome (Ritter disease)?
What is the primary toxin responsible for Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the primary toxin responsible for Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the typical scenario associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the typical scenario associated with Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the characteristic oral finding in Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the characteristic oral finding in Toxic Shock Syndrome?
What is the most likely causative agent of the patient's symptoms in the given scenario?
What is the most likely causative agent of the patient's symptoms in the given scenario?
What is the characteristic of Staphylococcus saprophyticus colonies on blood agar?
What is the characteristic of Staphylococcus saprophyticus colonies on blood agar?
What is the term for the pain in urination experienced by patients with Staphylococcus saprophyticus infection?
What is the term for the pain in urination experienced by patients with Staphylococcus saprophyticus infection?
What is the most common cause of UTIs in sexually active women, second only to E. coli?
What is the most common cause of UTIs in sexually active women, second only to E. coli?
What is the antibiotic of choice for treating Staphylococcus saprophyticus infection?
What is the antibiotic of choice for treating Staphylococcus saprophyticus infection?
What is the term for the presence of bacteria in urine?
What is the term for the presence of bacteria in urine?
Why is removal of the prosthetic device necessary in the treatment of Staphylococcus epidermidis infection?
Why is removal of the prosthetic device necessary in the treatment of Staphylococcus epidermidis infection?
What is the DOC for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What is the DOC for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
What is unique about Staphylococcus epidermidis colonies on blood agar?
What is unique about Staphylococcus epidermidis colonies on blood agar?
What is the primary habitat of Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the primary habitat of Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the role of biofilm formation in Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the role of biofilm formation in Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the most common cause of prosthetic valve endocarditis?
What is the most common cause of prosthetic valve endocarditis?
What does a titer of over 250 Todd units indicate?
What does a titer of over 250 Todd units indicate?
What is the function of poly-γ-glutamic acid (PGA) and poly-N-acetylglucosamine (PNAG)/PIA in Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the function of poly-γ-glutamic acid (PGA) and poly-N-acetylglucosamine (PNAG)/PIA in Staphylococcus epidermidis?
What is the complication of impetigo contagiosa?
What is the complication of impetigo contagiosa?
What is the role of hyaluronidase in skin and soft tissue infections?
What is the role of hyaluronidase in skin and soft tissue infections?
What is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat?
What is the most common bacterial cause of sore throat?
What is Fournier's gangrene?
What is Fournier's gangrene?
What is the effect of antistreptokinase on streptokinase?
What is the effect of antistreptokinase on streptokinase?
