Streptococcus pneumoniae - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

PHT 312 - Microbiology For Embalmers Questions and Answers 100% Accurate PHT 312 - Microbiology For Embalmers Questions and Answers 100% Accurate PHT 312 - Microbiology For Embalmers Questions and Answers 100% Accurate PHT 312 - Microbiology For Embalmers Questions and Answers 100% Accurate The new vegetative organisms in the tissues of the wound, especially in muscles, release exotoxins causing the fermentation of the muscle sugar with such vigor that the presence of accumulated gas...

Pathology for Embalmers - Final Review with Certified Solutions The most prevalent of all the digestive cancers: colon/rectal cancer The deceased dies from chronic hepatitis, the practitioner should expect to find ascites The extreme loss of weight due to malnutrition and repeated hemorrhage emaciation A disease that shows no recognizable lesions is called: functional Any recognizable change in the anatomy or structure of a tissue defines a/an: lesion Inflammation of the lar...

Microbiology BOC Questions and Answers Already Passed **Preanalytical and Susceptibility Testing** What is the primary purpose of preanalytical testing? A) To evaluate the patient’s medical history B) To ensure the accuracy and reliability of test results C) To minimize errors before analysis D) To interpret laboratory results Which factor can significantly affect the quality of a specimen? A) Improper collection techniques B) Temperature during storage C) Timing of sample col...

Staphyloccus aureus Correct Answer-- toxic shock syndrome - food poisoning - impetigo - scalded skin syndrome Streptococcus pyogenes Correct Answer-- pharyngitis - scarlet fever, pyoderma - toxic shock syndrome - necrotizing fasciitis - rheumatic fever - glomerulonephritis Streptococcus agalactiae Correct Answer-infections in neonates alpha-hemolytic streptococci Correct Answer-dental caries Streptococcus pneumoniae Correct Answer-pneumonia, otitis media Enterococcus speci...

All of the following are true regarding African trypanosomiasis EXCEPT A) it is also known as "sleeping sickness." B) all subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei have multiple hosts. C) it is transmitted by the tsetse fly. D) death ultimately occurs without proper treatment. E) Trypanosoma brucei gambiense is the more common cause of disease. Correct Answer-B) all subspecies of Trypanosoma brucei have multiple hosts. Bacterial encephalitis and meningitis are difficult to treat because A...

The pulmonary form of anthrax is known as - Valley fever - Walking pneumonia - Farmers' lung - Woolsorters disease - Answer-Woolsorters disease Streptococci are unable to synthesize the enzyme - Catalase - Kinase - Hyaluronidase - Lipase - Answer-Catalase (Organisms that synthesize the enzyme catalase are able to protect themselves from the killing effects of H2O2 by converting it to H2O and O2. Streptococci are unable to do this) Which of the following is NOT appropriate when descr...

Toxoplasma gondii belongs to which group of eukaryotic organisms? - Protozoans A scolex is a structure found in - Helminths Tuberculosis is not usually transmitted by - Fomites The most virulent pathogen of the human flu virus is type - A SARS is a respiratory illness caused by - Coronavirus Which of the following geographic areas contains reservoirs for Coccidioides immitis? - Arizona Fungi that help the roots of plants to absorb minerals and water from the soil are - Mycorrhizae A dimor...

Which complication of community-acquired pneumonia results in volume loss of the lung? a. atelectasis b. dyspnea c. lung abscess d. pleuritis - ️️a. atelectasis The ______ stage of lobar pneumonia involves neutrophils, red blood cells, and fibrin accumulating in the exudate, forming a solid mass. a. consolidation b. congestion c. pleurisy d. empyema - ️️a. consolidation On a normal chest radiograph, almost all of the white markings inside the lung are: a. bronchioles. b. ...

What is the most common cause of bacterial meningitis in children under five years of age? a) Neisseria meningitides b) Group B Streptococci c) Streptococcus pneumoniae d) Haemophilus influenzae type B - d) Haemophilus influenzae type B How is "giardiasis" usually transmitted to others? a) Person-to-person transfer of cysts from the feces of the infected individual b) Drinking unfiltered water from streams and lakes c) Drinking unboiled water from streams and lakes d) Drinking inadequ...

A 24-year-old, otherwise healthy college student presents with c/o cough x 6 weeks. She has tried several OTC cough meds with no improvement. What is the most important information to consider when building your differential diagnoses? A) Her age B) Family hx C) Ineffectiveness of OTC cough medicines D) Length of time she has been coughing - D) Length of time she has been coughing Why? This information helps you build your ddx Acute cough < 3 weeks: bronchitis, sinusitis, PND, exacerbat...