S.aureus Infection and Laboratory Diagnosis Quiz
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Which antibiotic is the treatment of choice for S.aureus infections?

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Amoxicillin
  • Vancomycin
  • Penicillin (correct)

What is the only penicillin derivative that remains active against S.aureus?

  • Amoxicillin
  • Oxacillin (correct)
  • Ampicillin
  • Clindamycin

Which type of precautions are recommended for skin, burn, and wound infections if they are minor?

  • Contact precautions
  • Standard precautions (correct)
  • Protective precautions
  • Isolation precautions

What skin condition may refer to the effect of long-term ergot poisoning according to the text?

<p>St. Anthony's fire (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which infection is often linked to 'stitch abscess' and endocarditis according to the provided text?

<p>Staphylococcus epidermidis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What laboratory method is used for the diagnosis of S.aureus infections according to the text?

<p>Microscopic examination of gram-stained specimen and culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the skin condition that is characterized by inflammation of hair follicles?

<p>Folliculitis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skin infections is highly contagious and mainly affects infants and young children?

<p>Impetigo (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skin condition is caused by staphylococcal infection and involves a hair follicle and surrounding tissue?

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

Which skin infection primarily affects newborns and young children, causing a disease characterized by skin infection?

<p>Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome (SSSS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common name for an infection of the oil gland at the edge of the eyelid?

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

Which skin condition appears reddish on the face, mainly around the nose, mouth, hands, and feet, with sores that develop honey crusts over time?

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

What is the mode of transmission for Streptococcus pyogenes?

<p>Direct contact with an infected person or fomites (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

<p>Good wound care and hygiene are important for prevention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is necrotizing fasciitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes commonly known as?

<p>Flesh eating bacteria (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which complication is associated with acute glomerulonephritis?

<p>Inflammation of glomerular nephron and skin infections (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of necrotizing fasciitis?

<p>Common infection of the skin and tissues below it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary prevention strategy for cellulitis caused by Streptococcus pyogenes?

<p>Good wound care and hygiene practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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