Question 1

A pregnant woman is told she has a positive CAMP test and should be treated with a course of antibiotics.This test is indicative of

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A)  Group A streptococci.
B)  Group B streptococci.
C)  S.saprophyticus.
D)  S.epidermidis.
E)  S.aureus.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

All of the following are correct about Staphylococcus aureus, except

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A)  it is the coagulase-positive species.
B)  the body's most powerful defense against it lies in the T-cell response.
C)  carriers may be treated with antibiotics to clear them of the bacteria.
D)  most strains are resistant to penicillin and ampicillin.
E)  it causes furuncles, carbuncles, and abscesses.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Which organism is associated with commonly causing urinary tract infections in sexually active young adult and adolescent females?

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A)  Staphylococcus aureus
B)  Staphylococcus epidermidis
C)  Staphylococcus saprophyticus
D)  Streptococcus pyogenes
E)  Streptococcus agalactiaeF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

The viridans streptococci are

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A)  not entirely groupable by Lancefield serology.
B)  the most numerous residents of the oral cavity.
C)  opportunists that can cause subacute endocarditis.
D)  introduced to deeper body tissues by dental or surgical procedures.
E)  All of these choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Pneumovax is a vaccine for prevention of disease caused by strains of Neisseria meningitidis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following pertain to gonorrhea, except

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A)  a chancre-type lesion develops at the portal of entry.
B)  it is a reportable infectious disease.
C)  pelvic inflammatory disease (PI
D)   and infertility are complications.
D)  female infections are frequently asymptomatic.
E)  symptoms include painful urination and discharge.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Local Staphylococcus aureus infections often involve formation of an abscess.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Neisseria tend to stimulate pus production and are collectively referred to as _____ cocci.

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Question 9

The production of the enzyme _____ by Staphylococcus aureus is a key characteristic used to identify it from other species of Staphylococcus.

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Question 10

List three enzymes and four toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus.For each enzyme and toxin, discuss its effect on patient tissues and how it contributes to virulence of this pathogen.

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