Streptococcus Pneumoniae: Characteristics and Virulence Factors

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What is the primary function of the extracellular enzyme elastase in Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

  • Causing septic shock
  • Inhibiting protein synthesis
  • Facilitating invasion into the blood (correct)
  • Damaging cilia and causing cell death

Why is Pseudomonas aeruginosa a major cause of nosocomial infections?

  • Because it can only cause infections in immunosuppressed individuals
  • Because it can grow in simple aqueous solutions
  • Because it can withstand disinfectants and antibiotics (correct)
  • Because it can cause infections in healthy individuals

Which of the following is a characteristic of Pseudomonas aeruginosa that makes it a challenging pathogen to treat?

  • Its ability to form adherent biofilms
  • Its ability to inhibit protein synthesis
  • Its broad antibiotic resistance (correct)
  • Its ability to cause septic shock

What is the primary site of infection in patients with cystic fibrosis infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa?

<p>Respiratory tract (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a complication of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in diabetic patients?

<p>Malignant otitis externa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of pyocyanin in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

<p>Damaging cilia and causing cell death (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of Pseudomonas aeruginosa that makes it a difficult target for vaccine development?

<p>Its ability to form adherent biofilms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in hospital settings?

<p>Ventilator-associated pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

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

What is the mechanism of action of Exotoxin A in Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection?

<p>Inhibiting protein synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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