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What is the distinguishing feature of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What is the distinguishing feature of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
- Rod-shaped
- Spiral-shaped
- Lancet-shaped (correct)
- Spherical-shaped
Which factor is responsible for the major virulence of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which factor is responsible for the major virulence of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
- Teichoic acid
- IgA protease
- Pneumolysin
- Polysaccharide capsule (correct)
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in individuals around the age of 60?
What is the most common cause of pneumonia in individuals around the age of 60?
- Mycoplasma pneumoniae
- Streptococcus pneumoniae (correct)
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Legionella pneumophila
Which test is used to detect capsular antigen in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which test is used to detect capsular antigen in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)?
Which vaccine prevents invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults?
Which vaccine prevents invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in adults?
What is the major distinguishing feature of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
What is the major distinguishing feature of Streptococcus pneumoniae?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae damages respiratory epithelium and inhibits leukocyte respiratory burst?
Which virulence factor of Streptococcus pneumoniae damages respiratory epithelium and inhibits leukocyte respiratory burst?
What is the most common cause of typical pneumonia, especially in the sixth decade of life?
What is the most common cause of typical pneumonia, especially in the sixth decade of life?
Which test is used to detect capsular antigen in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for Streptococcus pneumoniae diagnosis?
Which test is used to detect capsular antigen in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for Streptococcus pneumoniae diagnosis?
What is the recommended treatment for Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterial pneumonia?
What is the recommended treatment for Streptococcus pneumoniae bacterial pneumonia?
