Skin infections may be caused by all of the following except: All of the above (bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts) Viruses Bacteria Fungi

All of the above (bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts)

One problem with treating Staphylococcus aureus is that: It is a slow-growing bacterium About 90% of the strains produce penicillinases It does not cause serious infections It is resistant to all antibiotics

About 90% of the strains produce penicillinases

Regarding consideration in the antibiotic treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infection is: It is resistant to all antibiotics It requires a combination of antibiotics Streptococcus pyogenes remains susceptible to most penicillins, but increasingly resistance is being seen It is best treated with antivirals

Streptococcus pyogenes remains susceptible to most penicillins, but increasingly resistance is being seen

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What is the most common cause of folliculitis and pustules of the skin?

Skin infections may be caused by all of the following except:

One problem with treating Staphylococcus aureus is that:

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSS) is caused by _____, a toxin produced by certain strains of the bacteria.

When impetigo is not caused by Staphylococcus aureus, another etiologic agent for this condition is:

The impetigo described in the previous question can lead to the following condition:

The plantar or vulgar wart is caused by a:

Regarding consideration in the antibiotic treatment for Streptococcus pyogenes infection is:

The most common cause of yeast infection is:

Fungal and yeast infections are often associated with:

What is the cause of chickenpox?

Zoster or shingles is a complication of chickenpox. What kind of infection is this classified as?

The 7-day or red measles is known as:

A common complication of both measles and chickenpox that can have severe implications is:

The disease that has been controlled by immunizations, but was particularly devastating in its impact on the unborn child, often affecting the nervous system, is:

HPV is a particularly problematic disease and difficult to control because:

The normal flora of the respiratory system include all of the following except:

The causative agent of strep throat is:

Streptococcal diseases and their complications are frequently related to the actions of:

A significant complication of acute rheumatic fever, following streptococcal pharyngitis, is:

The potentially deadly action of diphtheria is due to:

The characteristic lesion of diphtheria is a:

The most common causative agent(s) of bacterial infections of the eye's surface, sinuses, and middle ear is/are:

For otitis media, the treatments usually begin with ____, and in chronic, recurrent cases may lead to ____.

The usual cause of the 'common cold' is a:

The leading cause of bacterial pneumonia in the adult population is:

Bacterial pneumonia is usually accompanied by all of the following signs/symptoms except:

A significant anatomical feature that contributes to the virulence of both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that cause pneumonia is:

Walking pneumonia, common in college students, is caused by:

The disease characterized by severe, paroxysmal (sudden) coughing followed by a distinctive sounding forceful inspiration is:

A bacterial disease that is known to be associated with older ventilation systems and standing water is:

Which skin disease is caused by a spirochete, transmitted by a zoonotic vector, and associated with significant nerve, joint, and muscle complications?

Influenza is often accompanied by the following symptoms except:

Influenza is an annual, seasonal problem due to:

Influenza vaccination is recommended for the following except:

RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) infections are one of the causes, in older children, of:

Fever, cough, and frequently night sweating, progressive weight loss are symptoms/signs associated with:

Which of the following is false about tuberculosis?

The most common etiological organism for bacterial urinary tract infections in women is:

A common cause of vaginal drainage that is usually presumed to be non-sexually transmitted is due to:

A common misconception regarding gonorrhea is that:

Which of the following is false regarding chlamydial infections?

The causative agent of syphilis is ____, which is classified as a ____.

Interestingly, in syphilis after the initial presentation of the disease, and the chancre and rash disappear, the:

HIV infects which of the following white blood cells?

The most common blood or body fluid transmitted form of Hepatitis seen today is:

The drug of choice for Trichomonas vaginalis is:

The target-shaped rash is frequently the first sign of what vector-borne disease common in PA?

The hard chancre is a sign of what STD?

Borrelia burgdorferi is the causative agent of which skin disease?

Herpes simplex 2 may cause life-threatening encephalitis in the newborn.

Pelvic inflammatory disease is associated with increased likelihood of ectopic pregnancies.

Tuberculosis requires multiple antibiotics for 9-12 months duration.

Syphilis is caused by a common enveloped virus.

Genetic shift is the underlying factor in the development of deadly swine or bird flu epidemics.

Influenza immunizations are usually trivalent, they immunize for 3 different strains of influenza.

Gonorrhea is diagnosed by finding gram-positive cocci in white blood cells on a smear of the drainage.

Gonorrhea may lead to septic arthritis, joint infections, even in joints far removed from the urinary tract.

The greatest time of risk for Lyme disease infection is during late fall, deer hunting season.

Tuberculosis in an HIV patient indicates that the patient now has AIDS.

What is the most common organism found in wound infections?

Tetanus prophylaxis/prevention depends on how recently someone has been immunized. A tetanus-prone wound in a person who has no reliable history of immunization would require:

Dry gangrene in diabetics is caused by what organism(s)?

The most common organisms seen in burn patients on the skin is:

Necrotizing fasciitis is most frequently caused by:

Animal bite wounds frequently involve what bacteria?

The treatment for these frequently uses _____ in non-penicillin allergic individuals.

Human bites are frequently associated with what controlled substances?

A post-operative patient, otherwise healthy, after elective knee surgery, develops a wound infection. The drainage appears to be a golden yellow pus and there is significant redness, pain, swelling, and inflammation around the wound. Stitches are partially removed, and a sample is taken for culture and sensitivity. Patient has no known allergies to medications. What is the most likely causative organism?

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