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Which bacteria is primarily responsible for severe cases of acne?
Which bacteria is primarily responsible for severe cases of acne?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Propionibacterium acnes (correct)
What is the prime cause of burn infections, which account for 80% of deaths among burn patients?
What is the prime cause of burn infections, which account for 80% of deaths among burn patients?
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Streptococcus pyogenes
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa (correct)
- Escherichia coli
Which of the following is an example of a bacterial eye disease?
Which of the following is an example of a bacterial eye disease?
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Bacterial conjunctivitis (correct)
- Macular degeneration
What type of infection is gas gangrene?
What type of infection is gas gangrene?
Which organism is responsible for opthalmia neonatorum, a severe form of conjunctivitis in newborns?
Which organism is responsible for opthalmia neonatorum, a severe form of conjunctivitis in newborns?
What is the main cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
What is the main cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing botulism?
Which bacterium is responsible for causing botulism?
What is the most potent toxin known that causes botulism?
What is the most potent toxin known that causes botulism?
What is the effect of the Botulism toxin on the junction between neurons and muscle cells?
What is the effect of the Botulism toxin on the junction between neurons and muscle cells?
Which bacterium causes Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy?
Which bacterium causes Hansen's disease, also known as leprosy?
What is the main reason for the high recurrence rate of Clostridium difficile infections?
What is the main reason for the high recurrence rate of Clostridium difficile infections?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Clostridium difficile infections in a hospital setting?
What is the primary mode of transmission for Clostridium difficile infections in a hospital setting?
Which of the following is a common bacterial skin disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is a common bacterial skin disease caused by Staphylococcus aureus?
Which of the following is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis?
Which of the following is the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis?
What is the primary reason for the rapid increase in Clostridium difficile cases?
What is the primary reason for the rapid increase in Clostridium difficile cases?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Clostridium difficile that makes it difficult to eradicate?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Clostridium difficile that makes it difficult to eradicate?
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