Bacterial Infections Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Toxic Shock Syndrome Quiz - Do I Have Tss?

Toxic Shock Syndrome is a rare condition that can affect anyone. It is caused by bacteria entering an individual's body and then releasing toxic substances, thus resulting in the improper functioning of the body. It can be...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 22974 | Last updated: Jul 16, 2024

Sample Question
Have you recently been exposed to bacteria? A recent surgery or recent childbirth?

Yes

No

No, not at all

What Do You Know About Yersinia Pestis?

This quiz is about the organism that causes the plague disease in humans. The Yersinia Pestis was the bacterium that was known to be the cause of one of the most devastating pandemics in history, the Black Plague.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 322 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
Who Was the Swiss Physician that Discovered Yersinia Pestis?

Robert Hooke

Louis Pasteur

Alexandre Yersin

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Beware Of Typhoid, Understand The Disease In This Quiz

Typhoid is a bacterial infection that can lead to a high fever, diarrhea, and vomiting. It can be fatal. It is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The infection is often passed on through contaminated food and drinking...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 3914 | Last updated: Aug 19, 2023

Sample Question
Typhoid Mainly spreads through

Contaminated Air

Mineral water

Contaminated food and water

Answer option 4

Bacterial Diarrhea Food Poisoning

CTL Week 7 - Foodborne illnesses: infectious bacterial diarrheas CTL Week 7 - Foodborne illnesses: food poisonings

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 962 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Two male college roommates traveled to Costa Rica for spring break. At their hotel they ate fruit salad and drank bottled water with ice. The next evening they both noted abdominal cramps, slight fever, and watery diarrhea that recurred several times during the night. The hotel doctor gave them antibiotic and oral rehydration salts. What pertains best to their illness?

This could be caused by a virus such as rotavirus that produced an enterotoxin.

A bacterium attached to the mucosa and secreted a toxin that increased intracellular cAMP

A bacterium in the food invaded intestinal epithelial cells and secreted a toxin that inhibited protein synthesis.

This could be caused by a protozoan such as Giardia or Entamoeba that damaged microvilli of intestinal mucosa.

Rickettsial Dz’s Of Humans; Typical Bacterial Pneumonias

This quiz assesses knowledge on Rickettsial diseases and typical bacterial pneumonias, focusing on vector transmission, clinical features, and differential diagnosis. It is key for learners in medicine and healthcare, enhancing...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 556 | Last updated: Jan 18, 2023

Sample Question
A 36-year-old man in Texas with fever, headache, myalgia, and tick exposure had a serological test that showed antibodies against Ehrlichia chafeeensis. What is a feature of Ehrlichia that differs from other Rickettsia?

Invasion of mononuclear leukocytes

Invasion of vascular endothelium

Cell wall that contains peptidoglycan

Cell wall that contains lipopolysaccharide

Invasion of polymorphonuclear leukocytes

Recent Quizzes

Chapter 4 Bacterial Diseasess

Chapter 4 BACTERIAL DISEASESS

This quiz assesses knowledge on bacterial diseases, focusing on identification, transmission, and prevention. It covers various scenarios including brain abscesses, pneumonia from animal exposure, and epiglottitis, crucial for...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 906 | Last updated: Aug 21, 2023

Sample Question
A patient presents with a brain abscess. The dominant organism is an anaerobe normally found as part of the oral flora. Which of the following best fits that description?

Nocardia

Actinomyces

Mycobacterium

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Skin & Skin Structure Infections

This quiz focuses on Skin & Skin Structure Infections, particularly diabetic foot infections. It assesses understanding of common pathogens, severity classification, treatment options including antibiotic coverage, and...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 317 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following are true regarding diabetic foot infections?

S. aureus and e. faecalis are the most commonly isolated pathogens, although gram+, gram-, and anaerobic bacteria might occur

Not all diabetic foot ulcers are infected

Cultures should be taken from the wound

Mic 541 Exam 4 Actinomycetes And Misc Pathogens

MIC 541 Exam 4 Actinomycetes and Misc Pathogens

This quiz, titled 'MIC 541 Exam 4 Actinomycetes and Misc Pathogens', assesses knowledge on Actinomycetes, a bacteria-like fungi. It covers their characteristics, susceptibility to antibiotics, and differentiates them from other...

Questions: 64 | Attempts: 1131 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
WHich of the following is not one of the infections discussed in class that is falls under the actinomycetes genera?

Dental plaque

Nocardiosis

Vaginosis

Actinomycosis

Meningococcal Meningitis And Septicaemia

Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia

This quiz is based on the implementation of the current National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) UK Guideline for the management of bacterial meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia in children and...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 1357 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Case fatality rates in bacterial meningitis in children and young people is:

1-2%

2-11%

15-20%

25-50%

Less than 1%

Infectious Bacteria Part 2

infectious bacteria part 2

Explore the causes and characteristics of various infectious bacteria in 'Infectious Bacteria Part 2'. This quiz covers pathogens like Chlamydia psittaci and Treponema pallidum, enhancing understanding of bacterial diseases and...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 82 | Last updated: Jan 18, 2023

Sample Question
What causes psittacosis?

Clostridium psittaci, gram negative, rod

Chlamydia psittaci, gram positive, rod

Clostridium psittaci, OIP

Chlamydia psittaci, OIP

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