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What is the primary reservoir for S. typhi?
1) Domestic animals
2) Insects
3) Water and food
4) Human carriers
General Microbiology Answer: 4The primary reservoir for S. typhi is Human carriers: Typhoid fever is primarily a human disease with human carriers serving as the main reservoir for the bacterium. While the bacteria can also be found in water and food, it is typically humans who carry and transmit the infection.
Which of the following is the correct Lancefield group for Streptococcus pyogenes?
1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
Streptococcus pyogenes is classified as Lancefield group A.
The main tool for detection of "cases" of tuberculosis is -
1. Sputum examination
2. Mantoux test
3. Chest X-ray
4. All of the above
Microbiology
Answer: 1
The main tool for the detection of "cases" of tuberculosis is 1.
Sputum examination.
Explanation of Each Option:
Sputum examination: This is the primary method for
diagnosing active pulmonary tuberculosis. Sputum samples are collected and
examined for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis through
microscopy (e.g., acid-fast bacilli staining) and culture methods. It is
considered the gold standard for confirming active TB cases.
Mantoux test: Also known as the tuberculin skin test,
this test is used to determine if a person has been exposed to the
tuberculosis bacteria. However, it does not diagnose active TB; rather, it
indicates whether a person has been infected with the bacteria at some
point.
Chest X-ray: While chest X-rays are important for
identifying lung abnormalities associated with tuberculosis and can support
the diagnosis, they are not definitive for detecting the bacteria itself.
They are often used in conjunction with sputum examination.
What type of antibodies are known as "coproantibodies"?
1) IgA
2) IgM
3) IgG
4) Antibodies found in feces
General Microbiology Answer: 4Copro antibodies are antibodies found in feces These are typically IgA antibodies that are produced in response to infections in the gastrointestinal tract, including typhoid fever. They can be detected in stool samples and are used in diagnostic tests.
Which of the following is NOT a direct method for diagnosing tuberculosis?
1) Smear examination
2) ELISA
3) Culture methods
4) Nucleic acid technology
General Microbiology Answer: 2ELISA: While ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) can be used to detect antibodies to the tuberculosis bacterium, it is not a direct method for diagnosing active TB infection. Direct methods include smear examination, culture, and nucleic acid technology, which detect the actual presence of the bacteria in the patient sample.
The bacterial population in the gingival sulcus or the pocket that influences the course of periodontal disease has been found to involve
1 bacteria indigenous to the oral cavity
2. essentially a pure culture
3. essentially the same organisms found in the healthy sulcus
4. mostly aerobic bacteria
Microbiology
Answer: 3
The bacterial population in the gingival sulcus or the pocket that influences the course of periodontal disease has essentially the same organisms found in the healthy sulcus
What is the recommended storage condition for both recombinant and plasma-derived hepatitis B vaccines?
1) At room temperature
2) In a refrigerator
3) In a freezer
4) At 4°C to 8°C
General Microbiology Answer: 4
oth recombinant and plasma-derived hepatitis B vaccines should be stored at temperatures between 4°C and 8°C to maintain their efficacy and stability. Proper storage is crucial to ensure the vaccines remain effective when administered.
Which of the following hepatitis viruses has a single-stranded RNA genome?
1) Hepatitis A
2) Hepatitis B
3) Hepatitis C
4) Hepatitis D
General Microbiology Answer: 1Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is known for its single-stranded RNA genome. This characteristic is crucial for its classification and understanding its replication cycle, which involves RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.