Study aid part 3 (71 - 81) Flashcards
1
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- Which are the 2 most frequent human pathogenic Enterococcus species?
A
a. E. faecalis and E. faecium
2
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- Microscopic morphology of Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
A
a. Gram-negative, non capsulated diplococci.
3
Q
- What kind of culture media can be used to cultivate Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
A
a. Chocolate agar or Thayer Martin agar.
4
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- Microscopic morphology of Neisseria meningitidis?
A
a. Gram-negative, capsulated, diplococci.
5
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- How can Neisseria meningitidis spread ?
A
By respiratory droplets and will colonize the nasopharynx.
6
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- What kind of disease can be caused by Neisseria meningitidis?
A
Sepsis, meningitis, Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome.
(Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome (WFS) is a group of symptoms caused when the adrenal glands fail to function normally.)
7
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- What kind of diseases can be caused by Nesseria gonorrhoeae?
A
Gonorrhoea, blenorrhoea neonatorum, proctitis, orchitis.
8
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- What is the causative agent of Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome?
A
Neisseria meningitidis
9
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- What kind of tests can be performed from liquor in case of Neisseria meningitidis infection?
A
a. Microscopic examination, Gram-stain, latex agglutination.
10
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- What can be do prophylactic with the contact person who suffering by Neisseria meningitidis infection?
A
a. Chemoprophylaxis by rifampicin or ciprofloxacin.
11
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- What can cause Nesseria gonorrhoeae in newborns?
A
a. Ophthalmoblenorrhoea neonatorum
