Question 1

Newborns exposed to the Gram-positive bacterium ________ during vaginal birth are at risk of developing neonatal meningitis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Streptococcus agalactiae 
B)  Listeria monocytogenes 
C)  Haemophilus influenzae 
D)  Neisseria meningitidis 
E)  Streptococcus pneumoniae 
A)  Streptococcus agalactiae 
B)  Listeria monocytogenes 
C)  Haemophilus influenzae 
D)  Neisseria meningitidis 
E)  Streptococcus pneumoniae

Question 2

Poliovirus is most often transmitted via

Accepted Answer

A)  contaminated water. 
B)  household pets. 
C)  mosquitoes. 
D)  droplets. 
E)  endospores. 
A)  contaminated water. 
B)  household pets. 
C)  mosquitoes. 
D)  droplets. 
E)  endospores.

Question 3

West Nile virus is transmitted by (food/mosquitoes/water).

Accepted Answer

The answer of West Nile virus is transmitted by (food/mosquitoes/water)....

Question 4

Viral meningitis is also called "aseptic meningitis"

Accepted Answer

A)  to indicate no bacteria are involved. 
B)  because it is frequently a nosocomial infection. 
C)  since it is treatable with antiviral medications. 
D)  because it is vaccine-preventable. 
E)  to distinguish it from encephalitis. 
A)  to indicate no bacteria are involved. 
B)  because it is frequently a nosocomial infection. 
C)  since it is treatable with antiviral medications. 
D)  because it is vaccine-preventable. 
E)  to distinguish it from encephalitis.

Question 5

The optic nerves are an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  motor nerves 
B)  spinal nerves 
C)  mixed nerves 
D)  synaptic nerves 
E)  sensory nerves 
A)  motor nerves 
B)  spinal nerves 
C)  mixed nerves 
D)  synaptic nerves 
E)  sensory nerves

Question 6

A one-year-old child is brought to the hospital with high fever and limited range of motion of the head. The child frequently rubs her head. A recent history is not immediately available due to a language barrier on the part of the parent. The attending physician suspects meningitis and orders a sample of CFS be collected. Describe the various diagnoses possible based on the results with the CSF.

Accepted Answer

A cloudy or milky appearance of the CSF

Question 7

Encephalitis is an infection of

Accepted Answer

A)  the brain. 
B)  the meninges. 
C)  neurons of the peripheral nervous system. 
D)  the eye. 
E)  the cauda equina. 
A)  the brain. 
B)  the meninges. 
C)  neurons of the peripheral nervous system. 
D)  the eye. 
E)  the cauda equina.

Question 8

Voluntary muscle control is one of functions of the

Accepted Answer

A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  spinal cord. 
D)  brain stem. 
E)  meninges. 
A)  cerebellum. 
B)  cerebrum. 
C)  spinal cord. 
D)  brain stem. 
E)  meninges.

Question 9

Clostridium botulinum can grow in the intestinal tracts of both infants and adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The highly destructive form of Hansen's disease is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  poor immune response to Mycobacterium leprae. 
B)  autoimmune disease triggered by Mycobacteriu leprae. 
C)  intracellular infection with Clostridium botulinum. 
D)  poor immune response to Streptococcus agalactiae. 
E)  infection with rabies virus. 
A)  poor immune response to Mycobacterium leprae. 
B)  autoimmune disease triggered by Mycobacteriu leprae. 
C)  intracellular infection with Clostridium botulinum. 
D)  poor immune response to Streptococcus agalactiae. 
E)  infection with rabies virus.

Question 11

The Gram-negative diplococcus ________ is resistant to phagocytosis and releases Lipid A to cause inflammation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Clostridium botulinum 
B)  Haemophilus influenza 
C)  Streptococcus agalactiae 
D)  Neisseria meningitidis 
E)  Listeria monocytogenes 
A)  Clostridium botulinum 
B)  Haemophilus influenza 
C)  Streptococcus agalactiae 
D)  Neisseria meningitidis 
E)  Listeria monocytogenes

Question 12

The presence of the pathogen in the blood called (bacteremia/parasitemia/viremia) is a defining feature of African sleeping sickness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The presence of the pathogen in the...

Question 13

The form of botulism known as (foodborne/infant/wound) is an intoxication disorder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The form of botulism known as (foodborne/infant/wound)...

Question 14

The illustration is of a Gram-negative bacterium frequently responsible for meningitis. What virulence factor(s) of the bacterium is/are illustrated?

Accepted Answer

A)  a capsule 
B)  fimbriae 
C)  a membrane containing LOS 
D)  a capsule and fimbriae 
E)  a capsule, fimbriae, and a membrane containing LOS 
A)  a capsule 
B)  fimbriae 
C)  a membrane containing LOS 
D)  a capsule and fimbriae 
E)  a capsule, fimbriae, and a membrane containing LOS

Question 15

A baby arrives at an emergency room suffering from violent muscles spasms and difficulty breathing. The baby's body is so rigid a proper exam is difficult, but the staff note the baby is only a few weeks old and the umbilicus has not healed properly. The signs are consistent with which of the following diseases?

Accepted Answer

A)  infant botulism 
B)  acute bacterial meningitis 
C)  tetanus 
D)  rabies 
E)  listeriosis 
A)  infant botulism 
B)  acute bacterial meningitis 
C)  tetanus 
D)  rabies 
E)  listeriosis

Question 16

The pleomorphic bacterium ________ is an obligate parasite due to its requirement for NAD⁺ and heme.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neisseria meningitidis 
B)  Streptococcus pneumoniae 
C)  Listeria monocytogenes 
D)  Haemophilus influenzae 
E)  Streptococcus agalactiae 
A)  Neisseria meningitidis 
B)  Streptococcus pneumoniae 
C)  Listeria monocytogenes 
D)  Haemophilus influenzae 
E)  Streptococcus agalactiae

Question 17

The neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum produce (paralysis/spasms/weakness) by interfering with acetylcholine secretion.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum produce (paralysis/spasms/weakness)...

Question 18

Negri bodies are a characteristic microscopic finding in the diagnosis of (encephalitis/leprosy/rabies).

Accepted Answer

The answer of Negri bodies are a characteristic microscopic finding...

Question 19

Horses and humans are considered "dead-end" hosts for arboviruses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The condition called (conjunctivitis/keratitis/trachoma) is the result of infection of the cornea.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The condition called (conjunctivitis/keratitis/trachoma) is the result...

Exam 20: Microbial Diseases of the Nervous System and Eyes

Newborns exposed to the Gram-positive bacterium ________ during vaginal birth are at risk of developing neonatal meningitis.

Poliovirus is most often transmitted via

West Nile virus is transmitted by (food/mosquitoes/water).

Viral meningitis is also called "aseptic meningitis"

The optic nerves are an example of which of the following?

Encephalitis is an infection of

Voluntary muscle control is one of functions of the

Clostridium botulinum can grow in the intestinal tracts of both infants and adults.

The highly destructive form of Hansen's disease is the result of

The Gram-negative diplococcus ________ is resistant to phagocytosis and releases Lipid A to cause inflammation.

The presence of the pathogen in the blood called (bacteremia/parasitemia/viremia) is a defining feature of African sleeping sickness.

The form of botulism known as (foodborne/infant/wound) is an intoxication disorder.

The illustration is of a Gram-negative bacterium frequently responsible for meningitis. What virulence factor(s) of the bacterium is/are illustrated?

The pleomorphic bacterium ________ is an obligate parasite due to its requirement for NAD⁺ and heme.

The neurotoxins of Clostridium botulinum produce (paralysis/spasms/weakness) by interfering with acetylcholine secretion.

Negri bodies are a characteristic microscopic finding in the diagnosis of (encephalitis/leprosy/rabies).

Horses and humans are considered "dead-end" hosts for arboviruses.

The condition called (conjunctivitis/keratitis/trachoma) is the result of infection of the cornea.

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