Staphylococcus aureus Infection Management
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Which type of bacteria is Streptococcus pyogenes?

  • Gram-negative
  • Motile
  • Aerotolerant (correct)
  • Sporing

What is the mode of transmission of Streptococcus pyogenes?

  • Via air droplets
  • Direct contact with an infected person or fomites (correct)
  • Through insect bites
  • Through contaminated food

Which skin infection is caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and may present with redness, swelling, and pain?

  • Cellulitis (correct)
  • Impetigo
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Folliculitis

What distinguishes necrotizing fasciitis from cellulitis?

<p>It leads to tissue death at the infection site and beyond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which complication can arise from Streptococcus pyogenes skin infections?

<p>Acute glomerulonephritis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Rheumatic fever?

<p>Often follows strep throat infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Aerotolerant' bacteria like Streptococcus pyogenes can survive in environments with ___.

<p>Low oxygen levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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