Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
Which bacterial gastroenteritis may mimic appendicitis?
A
Campylobacter jejuni
2
Q
Which antibiotic can be used to treat shigella?
A
Ciprofloxacin
3
Q
Which bacteria causes haemolytic uraemic syndrome?
A
E coli
4
Q
What is the active agent in Hepatitis B vaccination?
A
HBsAg
5
Q
How can you check if the Hep B vaccine has been effective?
A
Anti-HBs antibodies
6
Q
What is Ludwigs angina?
A
Severe infection of floor of mouth
7
Q
What organism usually causes malignant otitis externa?
A
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
8
Q
What is the serious complication in malignant otitis externa?
A
Temporal bone osteomyelitis
9
Q
Which organism can cause osteomyelitis in sickle cell patients?
A
Salmonella
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