Miami University MBI 111 Exam 3 Study Guide questions with correct answers

Compare and contrast the diseases caused by Streptococcus pyogenes with respect to symptoms, exotoxin production, and immunological complications. Answer Similar: fever Different: - Strep & Scarlet Fever- swollen lymph nodes, red tissue, pus - Rheumatic Fever- Inflammation of vessels, joint pain - Glomerulonephritis- permanent kidney damage - Necrotizing Fasciitis- red, warm, swollen skin, pain - Pneumonia- sharp chest pain, difficulty breathing -> otis media Exotoxin Production: Scarlet Fever (erythrogenic) -> causes inflammation and redness (red tongue and skin rash) rheumatic fever Answer Inflammation of vessels, joint pain glumerulonephritis Answer permanent kidney damage Compare the immunization and treatment available for pneumococcal pneumonia and tuberculosis. Answer Pneumococcal Pneumonia Immunization & Treatment: - polysaccharide vaccine