1. Trachoma is caused by: Chlamedia spp. b. Staph. Aureus. c. Streptococcus spp.
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1. Trachoma is caused by: Chlamedia spp. b. Staph. Aureus. c. Streptococcus spp. d. Haemophilus spp. 2. Increased platelet count is: a. thrombocytopenia b. thrombopoietin thrombocytosis all of the above d. 3. Normal prothrombin time (PT) is: a. 30-45 seconds b. 30-45 minutes c. 12-15 seconds d. 12-15 minutes 4. Increase D-dimers and fibrin degradation products are seen in cases of: a. Hemophilia A b. Vitamin K deficiency Diffuse intravascular coagulation d. Von Willebrand disease 5. Obligatory Anaerobic bacteria grow only in presence of oxygen grow only in absence of oxygen a. c. grow either in presence or absence of oxygen d. grow in presence of oxygen traces and 5-10% CO2Explanation / Answer
1.ans.Option (a)Trachoma is a contagious infection in the eye caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. The infection affects the eye conjunctival covering,cornea, and eyelids. You answered it correctly.
2.ans.Option (c)Thrombocytosis is the term given to a clinical disorder when an individual produces thrombocytes(platelets) more than the normal value because of disease condition or underlying infection. You answered it correctly.
3.ans.Option (c) Prothrombin time or PT is the term given to blood test which is used to ascertain the length of time required by the blood to clot. The reference range for PT is 12-15 seconds.You answered it correctly.
4.ans.Option (c) The patients who are diagnosed with venous thrombosis /pulmonary embolism /intravascular coagulation show increased levels of D-dimer and fibrinogen/fibrin degradation products (FDPs).You answered it correctly.
5.ans.Option (b) Obligate anaerobic bacteria thrive only in absence of oxygen. Oxygen is detrimental for the functioning of its key enzymes.eg.methane producing bacteria.You answered it correctly.
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