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Question 1 of 5
Which of the following bacteria is known to cause gonorrhea?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacterium is known to cause gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection. Neisseria gonorrhoeae specifically infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract in both men and women. It is transmitted through sexual contact. Explanation of other choices: A: Chlamydia trachomatis is a bacterium that causes chlamydia, not gonorrhea. C: Mycoplasma genitalium is associated with non-gonococcal urethritis, not gonorrhea. D: Treponema pallidum is the bacterium that causes syphilis, not gonorrhea. Therefore, Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the correct answer based on its direct association with causing gonorrhea.
Question 2 of 5
“Athlete’s foot� is referred to as:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: tinea pedis. Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that affects the feet, specifically the skin between the toes and on the soles. "Tinea pedis" is the medical term for athlete's foot, with "tinea" meaning a fungal infection and "pedis" referring to the foot. A: tinea capitis refers to a fungal infection of the scalp, not the feet. B: tinea corporis refers to a fungal infection of the body, not specifically the feet. C: tinea versicolor refers to a fungal infection that causes discoloration of the skin, not typically on the feet. In summary, the other choices are incorrect because they refer to fungal infections affecting different parts of the body, whereas "tinea pedis" specifically refers to athlete's foot.
Question 3 of 5
A 32 y.o. man is divorced, has an irregular sexual life. He complains of falling out of hair in the region of eyelashes, eyebrows, scalp. Objectively: diffuse alopecia is observed, eyebrow margin is absent, eyelashes are stair-like (Pinkus' sign). What examination should be carried out first of all?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Wasserman test, IFT. The patient's symptoms of diffuse alopecia and Pinkus' sign are suggestive of secondary syphilis. The Wasserman test and Immunofluorescence Test (IFT) are used to detect antibodies against Treponema pallidum, the bacterium causing syphilis. This would confirm or rule out syphilis as the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms. Choice B (T.pallidum Immobilization Test) is similar to the Wasserman test but less commonly used. Choice C (Detection of the nasal mucous membrane for M.leprae) is irrelevant as leprosy does not present with the described symptoms. Choice D (Consultation of neuropathist) is premature without ruling out syphilis first. Thus, the Wasserman test, IFT should be the initial examination to investigate the likely cause of the patient's symptoms.
Question 4 of 5
A 25-year-old woman is complaining of burning and painful urination. The microbiological analysis detects significant bacterial growth only on blood agar and it is without hemolysis. Gram-positive cocci are observed on microscopic slides. Which bacterium is the most probable cause?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is Staphylococcus saprophyticus (choice B). This bacterium is a common cause of urinary tract infections in young women. It typically grows on blood agar without hemolysis and appears as Gram-positive cocci under the microscope. Proteus mirabilis (choice A) is known for urease production, causing alkaline urine. Staphylococcus aureus (choice C) is a common cause of skin and soft tissue infections, not urinary tract infections. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (choice D) is an opportunistic pathogen often seen in nosocomial infections, not typically associated with urinary tract infections in healthy individuals.
Question 5 of 5
The bacterial structure that protects against desiccation is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Endospore. Endospores are highly resistant structures formed by certain bacterial species to withstand harsh conditions like desiccation. They contain a tough outer layer that protects the bacterial DNA and other essential components. Capsules (choice A) provide protection against host immune responses but not specifically against desiccation. Flagella (choice B) are used for bacterial motility. Pili (choice D) are involved in bacterial adhesion but do not protect against desiccation. Therefore, endospores are the most suitable choice for protecting against desiccation.
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