BACTE Flashcards
1
Q
- Which of the following bacteria is responsible for causing whooping cough?
a) Streptococcus pneumoniae
b) Bordetella pertussis
c) Haemophilus influenzae
d) Neisseria meningitidis
A
B
2
Q
- What is the primary mode of transmission for tuberculosis (TB)?
a) Sexual contact
b) Airborne droplets
c) Ingestion of contaminated food
d) Blood transfusion
A
B
3
Q
- Which of the following bacteria is a leading cause of hospital-acquired infections, particularly in immunocompromised patients?
a) Staphylococcus aureus
b) Escherichia coli
c) Pseudomonas aeruginosa
d) Streptococcus pyogenes
A
C
4
Q
- Which of the following bacteria is known for causing peptic ulcers?
a) Helicobacter pylori
b) Clostridium difficile
c) Salmonella enterica
d) Listeria monocytogenes
A
A
5
Q
- Which of the following bacteria is responsible for Lyme disease?
a) Treponema pallidum
b) Borrelia burgdorferi
c) Mycobacterium leprae
d) Legionella pneumophila
A
B
6
Q
- Which bacterial pathogen is associated with the development of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) following certain foodborne infections?
a) Escherichia coli O157:H7
b) Listeria monocytogenes
c) Vibrio cholerae
d) Shigella flexneri
A
A
7
Q
- Which bacterium is responsible for causing tetanus, a condition characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms?
a) Clostridium tetani
b) Clostridium botulinum
c) Corynebacterium diphtheriae
d) Bacillus anthracis - Which bacteria are commonly associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
a) Streptococcus pyogenes
b) Escherichia coli
c) Staphylococcus aureus
d) Mycobacterium tuberculosis
A
B
8
Q
- Which of the following bacteria is associated with the development of pneumonia in individuals with underlying lung conditions?
a) ) Legionella pneumophila
b) Mycoplasma pneumoniae
c) Staphylococcus aureus
d) Klebsiella pneumoniae
A
D
