80 Questions
What characteristic color does Streptococcus Pneumoniae alpha-hemolytic group produce on blood agar?
Greenish
Which term best describes the genus to which Streptococcus Pneumoniae belongs?
Streptococcus
What role do key antigens play in pneumococcal pathogenesis and virulence?
Promote immune evasion
What does the term 'Streptococcus' mean in Greek origin?
Twisted
How does Streptococcus Pneumoniae appear when growing on blood agar?
Pairs
What distinguishes staphylococci from streptococci based on morphology?
Staphylococci appear in grapelike clusters, while streptococci are in chains.
Which bacterium is known for producing catalase as a virulence factor?
Staphylococcus aureus
How are staphylococci and streptococci differentiated biochemically?
By their production of catalase
What is the main morphological difference between staphylococci and streptococci?
Arrangement in chains vs. grapelike clusters
Which bacterium is known for being nonmotile and not forming spores?
S. Pneumoniae
What is the primary structural feature that contributes to Klebsiella Pneumoniae's ability to cause necrotizing lobar pneumonia in compromised individuals?
Capsule for protection
Which bacterial strain is known to cause UTIs and bacteremia in hospitalized patients?
Klebsiella Pneumoniae
What is the common term for Legionella's atypical acute lobar pneumonia with multisystem symptoms?
Legionnaires disease
Which of the following bacterial strains is NOT classified as a typical cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)?
Legionella
In terms of host defense mechanisms, which aspect of immunity constitutes the first line of defense against pathogens?
Physical and chemical barriers
Which serum protein reacts with the C-substance of S. pneumoniae?
C-reactive protein (CRP)
What is the function of Pneumolysin in S. pneumoniae pathogenesis?
Causes red blood cell destruction
How does IgA protease contribute to S. pneumoniae pathogenicity?
Cleaves IgA to enhance colonization of mucosa
During S. pneumoniae infection, what leads to the consolidation of the lung?
Outpouring of fluid and blood cells
Which type of protein is C-reactive protein (CRP) classified as?
β-globulin
What predisposing factor is most likely to lead to disease caused by pneumococci?
Alcohol or drug intoxication
Which of the following is NOT listed as a predisposing factor for pneumococcal disease?
Healthy young age
Which bacterial species is a normal component of the upper respiratory tract flora?
Haemophilus influenzae
What is the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, resulting in 2.4 million cases and 160,000 deaths each year?
Bordetella pertussis
Which tissue or organ is typically affected by Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections following trauma?
Eye
What is the role of capsules in S. pneumoniae pathogenesis?
Prevent phagocytosis by immune cells
Which of the following best describes C-reactive protein (CRP) in pneumococcal infections?
A marker for inflammation and infection
Which virulence factor plays a key role in S. pneumoniae infections by inhibiting phagocytosis?
Pili
How do antigens of S. pneumoniae contribute to its virulence?
They help the bacteria evade host defenses
What role do exotoxins play in S. pneumoniae pathogenesis?
Cause direct damage to host cells
What is the most common cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
S. viridans
Which Streptococcus is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis?
S. agalactiae (group B Streptococcus)
Which of the following diseases is not caused by S. pyogenes?
Otitis media
Which Streptococcus is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia?
S. pneumoniae
In pneumococcal infections, which structure helps the bacteria evade phagocytosis?
Capsule
Which organism is part of the normal flora of the human pharynx?
S. viridans
Which Streptococcus induces local tissue inflammation at the site of infection?
S. pyogenes (group A Streptococcus)
Which Streptococcus causes immunologic diseases such as rheumatic fever and acute glomerulonephritis?
S. pyogenes (group A Streptococcus)
What is the leading cause of pharyngitis among the given organisms?
S. pyogenes (group A Streptococcus)
Which Streptococcus causes scarlet fever and toxic shock syndrome?
S. pyogenes (group A Streptococcus)
What is the most common cause of subacute bacterial endocarditis?
S. viridans
Which Streptococcus species is the leading cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis?
S. agalactiae
What is the typical presentation of Streptococcal infections known as pyogenic diseases?
Local tissue inflammation at the site of infection
Which Streptococcus species is associated with diseases involving widespread systemic symptoms in areas without localized organisms?
S. pyogenes
What is the main pathogenic mechanism of Staphylococcus aureus that leads to disseminated diseases?
Production of exotoxins and enzymes
Which enzyme produced by Staphylococcus aureus degrades many penicillins, leading to resistance against them?
β-lactamase
What is the main site of colonization for Staphylococcus aureus according to the provided text?
Nose
In the classification of Streptococci, which group does Streptococcus pneumoniae belong to?
Alpha-hemolytic
What role does Pneumolysin play in the pathogenesis of Staphylococcus aureus infections?
Induction of tissue inflammation
Which disseminated disease is commonly associated with Staphylococcus aureus infections?
Osteomyelitis
Which group of Streptococci is known to cause the most frequent bacterial cause of pharyngitis?
Group A streptococci
What is the characteristic hemolysis observed in α-hemolytic streptococci on blood agar plates?
Green zone around colonies
Which streptococci group is commonly found in the oropharynx?
Group S streptococci
What inhibits the growth of Group A streptococci (S.pyogenes) on agar plates in the laboratory?
Bacitracin
Which Streptococcus is primarily found in the vagina and colon?
S. agalactiae
What is the role of Enterotoxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus?
Causes food poisoning
Which pyogenic lesion is commonly associated with localized production of exfoliatin by Staphylococcus aureus?
Impetigo
Which Streptococcus species causes scarlet fever and toxic shock syndrome?
S. pyogenes
What is a common site for colonization by S. aureus among hospital personnel and patients?
Skin
Which disseminated disease is NOT caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Pneumonia
What is the characteristic morphology of Staphylococcus aureus when observed microscopically?
Cocci in irregular grapelike clusters
Which enzyme, produced by Staphylococcus aureus, degrades hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase
Which of the following is a typical lesion caused by Staphylococcus aureus infections?
Bullous impetigo
How are staphylococci and streptococci differentiated biochemically in terms of catalase production?
Staphylococci produce catalase, streptococci do not
Which of the following diseases can be caused by disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infections?
Scalded skin syndrome
Which toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus can cause toxic shock syndrome by stimulating T-cell proliferation and massive cytokine release?
Enterotoxins
What is a typical lesion caused by Staphylococcus aureus that involves the separation of the epidermal layer at the stratum granulosum, leading to the formation of blisters?
Scalded skin syndrome
Which classification of Streptococci is known for causing dental caries and endocarditis, and is commonly found in the oral cavity?
Alpha-hemolytic Streptococci
How does Staphylococcus aureus evade the host immune system by forming a protective barrier against phagocytosis?
Forming capsule
Which disseminated disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus is characterized by the formation of abscesses in various organs such as lungs, liver, and brain?
Sepsis
Which toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus is known to combine with host cell membranes, forming pores that disrupt cellular functions?
Alpha toxin
Which of the following is a typical lesion caused by Staphylococcus aureus that is characterized by necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and is associated with diabetes?
Necrotizing fasciitis
Which classification of Streptococci describes the group that includes Streptococcus pneumoniae, known for causing pneumonia and meningitis?
Alpha-hemolytic
What is the mechanism through which Panton-Valentine leukocidin (PVL), produced by Staphylococcus aureus, contributes to pathogenesis?
Forming pores in leukocytes
Which of the following diseases results from disseminated Staphylococcus aureus infection involving the lungs, skin, and soft tissues?
Necrotizing pneumonia
What virulence factor produced by Staphylococcus aureus interferes with the host's immune response by inhibiting phagocytosis?
Coagulase
Which Streptococcus species is commonly associated with scarlet fever and toxic shock syndrome?
Streptococcus pyogenes
'Swimmer's ear' is a common infection caused by which pathogen typically found in the external ear canal?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
What is the main role of IgA protease in the pathogenicity of Streptococcus pneumoniae infections?
Degrading secretory IgA antibodies
What is the key function of pneumolysin in Streptococcus pneumoniae pathogenesis?
Disrupting host cell membranes and promoting inflammation
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