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?

Anthrax Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic appearance of Bacillus anthracis colonies?

Medusa head colony Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary symptom of tetanus?

Spastic paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way to diagnose Clostridium difficile infection?

Nagler's test Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Vibrio cholerae infection?

Watery diarrhea Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of urease in Helicobacter pylori?

Neutralize stomach acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of transmission of Haemophilus influenzae?

Airborne transmission Signup and view all the answers

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

Perioral erythema with sunburn-like rash Signup and view all the answers

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

Streptococcus viridans Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Brucella infection?

Ulcerative lesions in genitalia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary laboratory diagnosis for Haemophilus influenzae?

Chocolate agar Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Staphylococcal Food Poisoning?

Ingestion of enterotoxin Signup and view all the answers

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

Toxic Shock Syndrome Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary complication of Staphylococcal Septicemia?

Endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

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

Proteus mirabilis Signup and view all the answers

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

EPEC Signup and view all the answers

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

Shigella dysenteriae Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of Shiga toxin?

Inactivating 60s ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is commonly associated with traveler's diarrhea?

ETEC Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of typhoid fever?

Salmonella typhi Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria is commonly associated with sepsis and meningitis?

Klebsiella pneumoniae Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary treatment for typhoid fever?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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

Proteus mirabilis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of verotoxin?

Inactivating 60s ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the vector responsible for transmitting Rickettsia rickettsii?

Tick Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Borrelia recurrentis?

Highly flexible Signup and view all the answers

What is the disease caused by Leptospira interrogans?

Leptospirosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of Spirochetes?

Spiral Signup and view all the answers

What is the disease caused by Rickettsia prowazekii?

Epidemic typhus Signup and view all the answers

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

Brucella melitensis Signup and view all the answers

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

Legionella pneumophila Signup and view all the answers

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

Neisseria meningitidis Signup and view all the answers

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

Francisella tularensis Signup and view all the answers

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

Chlamydia trachomatis 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.