Chapter wise questions and answers
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Antibiotics
Which Pathogens in responsible for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections like paronychia, Boils or Cellulitis?
A E.coli
B. Streptococcal, Klebsiella, Enterococcus
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Burkholderia pseudomallei
E. S. pneumonia
Paronychia (Nail Fold Infection, Boils (Furuncles, deep infection of a hair follicle), and Cellulitis (General infection of the skin ) are distinct types of skin infections caused by similar bacteria, most commonly Staphylococcus aureus
“Whooping cough” is mainly caused by which pathogens ?
A. S. pneumonia
B. Bordetella pertussis
C. Parainfluenza virus
D. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Whooping cough (pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. This pathogen attaches to the lining of the airways, releasing toxins that cause severe swelling and thick mucus buildup. It is spread through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.
Mechanism: It acts primarily by damaging the cilia (tiny hair-like extensions) in the upper respiratory system, causing severe coughing fits.
Mnemonic: “Whooping cough” persists at broad daylight>Bordetella pertussis
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