16 Questions
Which bacteria is primarily responsible for severe cases of acne?
Propionibacterium acnes
What is the prime cause of burn infections, which account for 80% of deaths among burn patients?
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Which of the following is an example of a bacterial eye disease?
Bacterial conjunctivitis
What type of infection is gas gangrene?
A mixed bacterial infection
Which organism is responsible for opthalmia neonatorum, a severe form of conjunctivitis in newborns?
Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis
What is the main cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Incomplete emptying of the bladder
Which bacterium is responsible for causing botulism?
Clostridium tetani
What is the most potent toxin known that causes botulism?
Botulism toxin
What is the effect of the Botulism toxin on the junction between neurons and muscle cells?
Blocks the release of acetylcholine
Which bacterium causes Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy?
Mycobacterium leprae
What is the main reason for the high recurrence rate of Clostridium difficile infections?
Injury to the colon
What is the primary mode of transmission for Clostridium difficile infections in a hospital setting?
Hands of healthcare staff
Which of the following is a common bacterial skin disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Furuncles
Which of the following is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis?
Clostridium difficile
What is the primary reason for the rapid increase in Clostridium difficile cases?
The reason is still not known
Which of the following is a characteristic of Clostridium difficile that makes it difficult to eradicate?
All of the above
Explore the causes and risk factors for urinary tract infections (UTIs) including the involvement of E.coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Learn about the increased UTI risk for patients with catheters. Additionally, get an overview of bacterial meningitis, its symptoms, and impact on the brain and meninges.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
