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What is the drug of choice for the treatment of Streptococcus pyogenes infections?
What is the drug of choice for the treatment of Streptococcus pyogenes infections?
- Penicillin G (correct)
- Amoxicillin
- Erythromycin
- Vancomycin
Which test is used to confirm the identity of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which test is used to confirm the identity of Streptococcus pyogenes?
- Antibiotic susceptibility testing
- Lancefield grouping and biochemical testing (correct)
- Catalase test
- Gram staining
What is the Lancefield group of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the Lancefield group of Streptococcus pyogenes?
- Group D
- Group C
- Group B
- Group A (correct)
Which test is used to differentiate Streptococcus pyogenes from other streptococci?
Which test is used to differentiate Streptococcus pyogenes from other streptococci?
Which surface proteins are used to further differentiate strains of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which surface proteins are used to further differentiate strains of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the primary source of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) in humans?
What is the primary source of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) in humans?
How can Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) be transmitted?
How can Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) be transmitted?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the colonial morphology of Streptococcus pyogenes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the colonial morphology of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the microscopic appearance of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the microscopic appearance of Streptococcus pyogenes?
What is the purpose of long-term antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with a history of rheumatic fever?
What is the purpose of long-term antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with a history of rheumatic fever?
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