Streptococcal Infections and Complications
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What is the primary complication of Streptococcus pharyngitis that can occur 1-4 weeks after infection?

  • Acute Rheumatic Fever (correct)
  • Tonsillitis
  • Glomerulonephritis
  • Infectious endocarditis
  • Which type of bacteria is commonly isolated among patients with colon cancer?

  • Streptococcus bovis (correct)
  • Bacillus anthracis
  • Clostridium botulinum
  • Streptococcus agalactiae
  • Which bacterium is a normal flora of female genitalia and can cause neonatal sepsis and meningitis?

  • Clostridium botulinum
  • Streptococcus agalactiae (correct)
  • Enterococcus
  • Bacillus cereus
  • What is the name of the disease caused by Bacillus anthracis?

    <p>Anthrax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic appearance of Bacillus anthracis colonies?

    <p>Medusa head colony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary symptom of tetanus?

    <p>Spastic paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to diagnose Clostridium difficile infection?

    <p>Nagler's test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Vibrio cholerae infection?

    <p>Watery diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of urease in Helicobacter pylori?

    <p>Neutralize stomach acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Haemophilus influenzae?

    <p>Airborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic skin manifestation of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome?

    <p>Perioral erythema with sunburn-like rash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following Streptococcus species is a normal flora of the oral cavity?

    <p>Streptococcus viridans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of Brucella infection?

    <p>Ulcerative lesions in genitalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary laboratory diagnosis for Haemophilus influenzae?

    <p>Chocolate agar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of Staphylococcal Food Poisoning?

    <p>Ingestion of enterotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus is more common in young women?

    <p>Toxic Shock Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary complication of Staphylococcal Septicemia?

    <p>Endocarditis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is commonly associated with urinary tract infections and is known for its high motility?

    <p>Proteus mirabilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of infant and children's diarrhea?

    <p>EPEC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is non-motile and non-lactose fermenter and causes dysentery?

    <p>Shigella dysenteriae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of Shiga toxin?

    <p>Inactivating 60s ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is commonly associated with traveler's diarrhea?

    <p>ETEC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of typhoid fever?

    <p>Salmonella typhi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is commonly associated with sepsis and meningitis?

    <p>Klebsiella pneumoniae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for typhoid fever?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacteria is commonly associated with urinary tract infections and produces alkaline urine?

    <p>Proteus mirabilis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of verotoxin?

    <p>Inactivating 60s ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the vector responsible for transmitting Rickettsia rickettsii?

    <p>Tick</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of Borrelia recurrentis?

    <p>Highly flexible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease caused by Leptospira interrogans?

    <p>Leptospirosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of Spirochetes?

    <p>Spiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disease caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?

    <p>Epidemic typhus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is known to cause a disease that is commonly referred to as 'undulant fever'?

    <p>Brucella melitensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is a facultative intracellular pathogen that causes Legionnaire's disease?

    <p>Legionella pneumophila</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is associated with the development of meningitis and septicemia?

    <p>Neisseria meningitidis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bacterium is known to cause a disease commonly referred to as 'rabbit fever'?

    <p>Francisella tularensis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following bacteria is a small, obligate intracellular parasite that can cause pneumonia and conjunctivitis?

    <p>Chlamydia trachomatis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    This quiz covers various infections and complications caused by Streptococcus bacteria, including Scarletina, Erysipelas, Impetigo, and more.

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