Exam 26: Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems

A 25- year- old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Which of the following will be most useful for a rapid diagnosis?

A 25- year- old man presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. What stage of disease is the patient in?

The most common NGU in the United States is treated with

A 25- year- old male presented with fever, malaise, and a rash on his chest, arms, and feet. Diagnosis was based on serological testing. The patient then reported that he had an ulcer on his penis two months earlier. This disease can be treated with

Candida is a normal flora found in the majority of women.

The TORCH panel of tests is used to screen for diseases like syphilis.

Pyelonephritis usually is caused by

Which of the following is diagnosed by detection of antibodies against the causative agent?

Trichomoniasis is the only known STI caused by a protozoan.

Cystitis is most often caused by

Most nosocomial infections of the urinary tract are caused by

Recurring vesicles on the surface of human skin are symptoms of

A positive LE text and 10,000 CFU/ml in urine indicates

Which of the following diseases causes a skin rash, hair loss, malaise, and fever?

Only HSV- 2 can cause genital herpes.

Which of the following is caused by Chlamydia?

Which of the following is the most difficult to treat with chemotherapeutic agents?

Which of the following is treated with cephalosporins because the organism is resistant to penicillin and fluoroquinolones?

Anatomically, women have more portals of entry in the reproductive system compared to men.

The most common reservoir for leptospirosis within the United States is