Streptococcus Species Classification Quiz
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What type of swab is recommended for laboratory diagnosis in cases of puerperal fever?

  • Throat swab
  • Skin swab
  • Nasal swab
  • Uterine swab (correct)
  • What is observed in the Gram stain for the bacteria mentioned in the text?

  • Gram positive cocci found in chains (correct)
  • Gram negative cocci
  • Gram negative rods
  • Gram positive cocci found in clusters
  • Which special test is used for the diagnosis of scarlet fever?

  • Western blot
  • Hemagglutination test
  • ELISA test
  • Schultz Charlton reaction (correct)
  • What does a zone of inhibition with bacitracin filter paper disc indicate?

    <p>Bacitracin sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug is recommended as the first choice for treatment according to the text?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serological reaction helps in the diagnosis and follow-up of rheumatic fever cases?

    <p>C reactive protein (CRP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition exhibits fading or disappearance of skin rash within 8-10 hours upon injection of anti-erythrogenic toxin antibody?

    <p>Scarlet fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Complete ß-hemolysis' is observed on which culture medium at a specific temperature mentioned in the text?

    <p>'Blood' agar at 37°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Antistreptolysin O (ASO)' is a specific serological reaction used for the diagnosis and follow-up of which condition?

    <p>Rheumatic fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

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