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Typical pneumonia is caused by: Haemophilus influenzae Mycoplasma pneumoniae Str

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Question

Typical pneumonia is caused by:

Haemophilus influenzae

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae

all of the above

San Joaquin fever can be transmitted through:

inhalation of spores in bird droppings

inhalation of spores in dust

inhalation of organisms in water

contact with fomites

Which of the following is NOT true about pertussis?

Cases are increasing due to breakdown in herd immunity and vaccine having less efficacy long-term.

The catarrhal stage is when the patient has violent coughing fits and is left gasping for air.

It can be prevented with the DTaP vaccine.

The agent that causes pertussis produces a toxin.

Which causative agent is responsible for producing a tough, grayish membrane in the throat that causes decreased airflow to lungs?

Bordetella pertussis

Haemophilus influenzae

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Corynebacterium diphtheriae

Haemophilus influenzae

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae

all of the above

Explanation / Answer

1. Last option is the correct answer.

2. Option 2nd is correct.

3. Option 2nd is correct answer. Catharal stage is 1-2 week which include runny nose, normal coughing and fever.

4. Option last is the correct answer.