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Which microorganism is emphasized in the description of throat infections?
Which microorganism is emphasized in the description of throat infections?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Corynebacterium diphtheriae (correct)
- Streptococcus viridans
- Haemophilus influenzae
Which microorganism constitutes a significant portion of the normal flora of the mouth and throat?
Which microorganism constitutes a significant portion of the normal flora of the mouth and throat?
- Neisseria spp.
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus viridans (correct)
- Haemophilus influenzae
Which microorganism is mentioned as normally harmless except in immunosuppressed individuals?
Which microorganism is mentioned as normally harmless except in immunosuppressed individuals?
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
- Neisseria spp.
- Candida albicans (correct)
- Haemophilus influenzae
Which part of the respiratory system is included in the upper respiratory tract?
Which part of the respiratory system is included in the upper respiratory tract?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Which part of the respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide?
Flashcards
Throat infection microbe
Throat infection microbe
Corynebacterium diphtheriae is a bacterium associated with throat infections.
Common mouth/throat bacteria
Common mouth/throat bacteria
Streptococcus viridans is a common bacterium found in the mouth and throat.
Fungal throat microbe
Fungal throat microbe
Candida albicans is a fungus that can cause throat problems in people with weakened immune systems.
Upper respiratory part
Upper respiratory part
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Lung exchange part
Lung exchange part
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Study Notes
Throat Infections
- Streptococcus is the microorganism emphasized in the description of throat infections.
Normal Flora
- Streptococcus constitutes a significant portion of the normal flora of the mouth and throat.
Opportunistic Pathogens
- Candida is normally harmless except in immunosuppressed individuals.
Respiratory System
- The upper respiratory tract includes the throat.
- The lungs are responsible for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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