Microbio quiz bacterium Flashcards
- What is the common cause of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?
A) Consumption of contaminated vegetables
B) Ingestion of unpasteurized dairy products
C) Eating contaminated meat or poultry left out for too long
D) Drinking untreated water from natural sources
C Eating contaminated meat or poultry left out for too long
- Which of the following symptoms is characteristic of Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?
A) Fever and chills
B) Headache and dizziness
C) Diarrhea and stomach cramps
D) Rash and itching
C Diarrhea and stomach cramps
- How does Clostridium perfringens food poisoning typically resolve?
A) Antibiotic treatment
B) Surgery to remove infected tissue
C) Supportive care and hydration
D) Intravenous antitoxin therapy
C) Supportive care and hydration
- What is a key preventive measure against Clostridium perfringens food poisoning?
A) Boiling all food before consumption
B) Freezing food immediately after cooking
C) Proper food handling and storage practices
D) Eating only raw fruits and vegetables
C) Proper food handling and storage practices
- Which of the following is a common source of Clostridium perfringens bacteria?
A) Freshly prepared salads
B) Canned foods
C) Contaminated water sources
D) Leftover cooked meat or poultry
D) Leftover cooked meat or poultry
What is the primary definition of bacillary dysentery?
A) A viral infection affecting the respiratory system
B) An inflammatory condition of the intestines caused by bacteria
C) A fungal infection of the skin
D) A neurological disorder affecting muscle control
B) An inflammatory condition of the intestines caused by bacteria
Which of the following best describes the characteristics of the organism responsible for bacillary dysentery?
A) Gram-positive, spore-forming bacteria
B) Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria
C) Single-celled parasites
D) Multicellular fungi
B) Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacteria
Through which route does the bacillary dysentery organism typically enter the body?
A) Respiratory tract
B) Gastrointestinal tract
C) Skin lesions
D) Bloodstream
3.B) Gastrointestinal tract
Which part of the body does bacillary dysentery primarily affect?
A) Lungs
B) Liver
C) Intestines
D) Brain
C) Intestines
Which of the following is a common symptom of bacillary dysentery, and what is the preferred drug of choice for treatment?
A) High fever; antifungal medication
B) Bloody diarrhea; antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin
C) Skin rash; antiviral medication
D) Muscle weakness; corticosteroids
.B) Bloody diarrhea; antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin
Pneumocystis pneumonia is a ____ infection
Fungal
what is the name of the fungus that causes a serious infection of one or both lungs
P. jirovecii
where is the portal of entry of p.jirovecci
respiratory tract
who targets the disease pneumocytis pnemonia
people taking immunosuppressive drugs
What is not a laboratory test for pneumonia
Bronchoscopy
