Microbiology Final Exam Practice Questions 2022 (Answered) Verified Solution

Microbiology Final Exam Practice Questions 2022 (Answered) Verified Solution The skin lesion known as a vesicle is best described as: A. A small fluid-filled skin lesion B. A flat red lesion C. A pus filled lesion D. A reddish pus filled lesion E. None of the above A small fluid filled skin lesion Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Streptococcus pyogenes - Cocci - Gram-positive - M proteins - Coagulase-positive - Beta-hemolytic Coagulase positive What characteristics can be used to identify S. pyogenes? Gram-positive cocci, Non-motile, Non-sporing Fastidious organism, Catalase negative, Group A Streptococci:, Bacitracin sensitive A carbuncle lesion is the result of an infection with _________________. Staphylococcus aureus Which microbes are known to cause bacterial meningitis? S. pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. Influenzae Type B What are the symptoms of meningitis? Fever; stiff neck; severe headache; vomiting or nausea with headache; confusion or difficulty concentrating; sensitivity to light; seizures; fatigue/difficulty waking up; loss of appetite; skin rashes (in some cases) A baby arrives at an emergency room suffering from violent muscles spasms and difficulty breathing. The baby's body is so rigid a proper exam is difficult, but the staff note that the baby is only a few weeks old and the umbilicus has not healed properly. The signs are consistent with which microbe we studied during this unit? Tetanus A 35 year old woman has a red, raised rash on the inside of her thighs. Gram-stained skin scrapings show large budding cells with pseudohyphae. The infection is caused by what? A. Candida albicans B. Herpes Simplex Virus C. Staphylococcus aureus D. Streptococcus pyogenes E. Varicella-zoster virus Candida albicans