Which of the following statements are correctly defined?
1. Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes genital herpes.
2. Skin rashes in chickenpox are painful but not itchy.
3. Herpesviruses become dormant in fifth cranial nerve.
4. Local trauma can reactivate herpesviruses.
1 and 4
2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
Which one of the following infections is unrelated to paramyxoviruses?
Septicemia
Mumps
Measles
Croup
, Which one of the following statements in relation to papovaviruses is incorrect?
They belong to RNA viruses.
They cause oral papillomas and warts.
They are responsible for cervical cancer.
They can be transmitted via sexual intercourse.
What is the incubation period of the coronavirus?
2-3 weeks
1-5 days
2-14 days
Less than 3 days
Which of the following bacteria causes “whooping cough”?
Legionella
Eikenella
Bacteroides
Bordetella
Case scenario:
Kofi, a nineteen-year-old boy, was rushed to the Dental Department of Tarkwa Government
Hospital, Ghana. A pharmacist had previously prescribed amoxicillin for his toothache and a
swelling of the lower jaw. He had no significant medical history. On arrival he was in
respiratory distress, had a pulse of 180 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 110/40mmHg.
His axillary temperature was 40.5 °C. There was an obvious right submandibular and
sub-mental swelling, with minor trismus. After a series of investigation it was revealed that the
dental unit water lines were extremely contaminated.
Which one of the following bacteria more likely causes this infection?
Pseudomonas
Tannerella
Neisseria
Streptomyces
1. Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes genital herpes.
2. Skin rashes in chickenpox are painful but not itchy.
3. Herpesviruses become dormant in fifth cranial nerve.
4. Local trauma can reactivate herpesviruses.
1 and 4
2 and 3
2, 3 and 4
1, 3 and 4
Which one of the following infections is unrelated to paramyxoviruses?
Septicemia
Mumps
Measles
Croup
, Which one of the following statements in relation to papovaviruses is incorrect?
They belong to RNA viruses.
They cause oral papillomas and warts.
They are responsible for cervical cancer.
They can be transmitted via sexual intercourse.
What is the incubation period of the coronavirus?
2-3 weeks
1-5 days
2-14 days
Less than 3 days
Which of the following bacteria causes “whooping cough”?
Legionella
Eikenella
Bacteroides
Bordetella
Case scenario:
Kofi, a nineteen-year-old boy, was rushed to the Dental Department of Tarkwa Government
Hospital, Ghana. A pharmacist had previously prescribed amoxicillin for his toothache and a
swelling of the lower jaw. He had no significant medical history. On arrival he was in
respiratory distress, had a pulse of 180 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 110/40mmHg.
His axillary temperature was 40.5 °C. There was an obvious right submandibular and
sub-mental swelling, with minor trismus. After a series of investigation it was revealed that the
dental unit water lines were extremely contaminated.
Which one of the following bacteria more likely causes this infection?
Pseudomonas
Tannerella
Neisseria
Streptomyces
