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Which type of Streptococcus exhibits complete lysis of red blood cells and incomplete degradation of hemoglobin?
Which type of Streptococcus exhibits complete lysis of red blood cells and incomplete degradation of hemoglobin?
- Beta-hemolytic
- Delta-hemolytic
- Gamma-hemolytic
- Alpha-hemolytic (correct)
Which type of Streptococcus is characterized by a green zone around colonies on blood agar?
Which type of Streptococcus is characterized by a green zone around colonies on blood agar?
- Alpha-hemolytic (correct)
- Gamma-hemolytic
- Beta-hemolytic
- Delta-hemolytic
Which Streptococcus bacteria is a major cause of pneumonia and is surrounded by a dense capsule that makes it resistant to phagocytosis?
Which Streptococcus bacteria is a major cause of pneumonia and is surrounded by a dense capsule that makes it resistant to phagocytosis?
- S. sanguis
- S. mutans
- S. pneumoniae (correct)
- S. constellatus
Which type of Streptococcus is catalase-negative, non-motile, and non-sporeforming?
Which type of Streptococcus is catalase-negative, non-motile, and non-sporeforming?
Which type of Streptococcus exhibits complete lysis of red blood cells and complete degradation of hemoglobin?
Which type of Streptococcus exhibits complete lysis of red blood cells and complete degradation of hemoglobin?
What is the main reason behind the high prevalence of Pneumococcal Pneumonia in people with weak immune systems?
What is the main reason behind the high prevalence of Pneumococcal Pneumonia in people with weak immune systems?
Which Streptococcus bacteria can also cause endocarditis, with caries caused by S. mutans and periodontitis caused by S. intermedius?
Which Streptococcus bacteria can also cause endocarditis, with caries caused by S. mutans and periodontitis caused by S. intermedius?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of encapsulated strains of Pneumococcus on colonies?
What is a distinguishing characteristic of encapsulated strains of Pneumococcus on colonies?
What role do macrolides play in the treatment of Pneumococcal Pneumonia?
What role do macrolides play in the treatment of Pneumococcal Pneumonia?
Which test can be used for the diagnosis of S. pneumoniae based on autolysis of bacteria upon the addition of deoxycholate?
Which test can be used for the diagnosis of S. pneumoniae based on autolysis of bacteria upon the addition of deoxycholate?
Which population group is recommended to receive a 23-valent vaccine for protection against S. pneumoniae infections?
Which population group is recommended to receive a 23-valent vaccine for protection against S. pneumoniae infections?
What is a common symptom associated with Pneumococcal Pneumonia?
What is a common symptom associated with Pneumococcal Pneumonia?
