Chapter 18 DSM

Which of the following is not a zoonosis?

All are considered zoonotic infections.

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Which of the following are true about tetanospasmin?

- It blocks the release of inhibitory neurotransmitters

- It causes spastic paralysis

Haemophilus influenzae type b is the most common causative agent of bacterial meningitis in __________.

infants and children

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When should an individual that was bitten by a rabid animal seek medical treatment?

Immediately after exposure

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Which of the following infectious agents infects the peripheral nervous system (PNS)?

poliovirus

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Which of the following is the best way to treat cryptococcosis?

Administering antifungal drugs

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Which of the following best describes the peripheral nervous system?

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) inputs and transmits information to the body.

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Human prion disease (vCJD) has been linked to eating contaminated _________

beef

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A patient arrives at the hospital ER displaying symptoms of hydrophobia, hallucinations, and disorientation. The family mentioned that the patient was recently bitten by a bat. Which disease is this patient likely suffering from?

rabies

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Which of the following molecules are blocked from entering the cerebrospinal fluid?

Hydrophilic molecules

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Which of the following would be symptoms found specific for bacterial meningitis?

Lethargy and rash

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Why is tetanus commonly associated with deep puncture wounds?

The causative agent Clostridium tetani is an anaerobic, spore-forming organism.

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Which of the following is mainly found in immunocompromised patients?

Pneumococcal meningitis

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Recent studies have found that resident microbes in the digestive system may actually exert some influence on nervous system functions. A recent study found that people experiencing depression had lower levels of ___________ in their GI tract than people that did not suffer from depression.

Proteobacteria

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For which of the following infections is a vaccine available?

- Pneumococcal meningitis

- Haemophilus influenzae type b meningitis

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Which subspecies accounts for 98% of all cases of African sleeping sickness?

Trypanosoma brucei gambiense

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The Gram stain of the CSF from a patient suffering from headaches, stiff neck, and petechial rash reveals the presence of Gram-negative diplococci. A follow-up capsule stain was also positive for the presence of capsules. With which organism is the patient likely infected?

Neisseria meningitidis

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Which of the following statements about Hansen's disease are correct?

- Hansen's disease is caused by Mycobacterium leprae

- Hansen's disease in the United States has been linked to exposure to armadillos

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Why should a pregnant woman avoid changing and cleaning cat litter boxes?

Cat feces may contain the protozon Toxoplasma gondii, which can cross the placenta and infect the fetus.

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Haemophilus influenzae causes __________.

meningitis

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_________ is the term used to describe an inflammation of the brain.

encephalitis

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Which of the following test results would support that a patient is suffering from bacterial but not viral meningitis?

Lower glucose concentration found in the cerebrospinal fluid

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A middle-aged adult female is displaying the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, flaccid paralysis in her extremities, and difficulty breathing. She reported that she had consumed homemade canned vegetables. What is she most likely suffering from?

botulism

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