Quiz Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis

Byproducts of bacterial metabolism can cause host tissue destruction.

• True

• False

Chlamydia trachomatis and Treponema pallidum are commonly spread through sexual transmission.

• True

• False

Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridium botulinum, and Clostridium tetani all produce toxins that contribute to their pathogenicity.

• True

• False

MRSA stands for

• Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

• Methicillin Resistant Streptococcus aureus

• Moxicillin Resistant Streptococcus aureus

• Multiple Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Methods of preventing MRSA spread include:

• avoid sharing personal items

• hand washing

• all answers are correct

• cover cuts/wounds

Which of the following statements about Escherichia coli are true?

• Gram negative rod

• certain strains can cause serious diseases

• all answers are correct

• can be part of normal flora

Common sources of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 include:

• water

• all answers are correct

• raw or undercooked hamburger

• raw milk

Which of the following statements about Clostridium botulinum are true:

• anaerobic, spore-forming, Gram positive rod

• produces a neurotoxin

• all answers are correct

• potential to be used as a weapon of bioterrorism

Which of the statements about Neisseria meningitidis are true:

• there is a vaccination available

• all statements are true

• college freshman living in dormitories are at increased risk

• Gram negative diplococci

Which of the following statements about Clostridium tetani are true?

• all statements are true

• vaccine is available

• toxin causes muscle spasms

• anaerobic, spore-forming, Gram positive rod