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Microbiology

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Set 17 Respiratory Tract Infections

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Question 1

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The reason that people repeatedly suffer from colds is because

A)the cold virus mutates so people have no immunity.
B)they get a chill.
C)many different viruses cause the common cold.
D)antibiotics don't kill viruses.
E)they haven't been vaccinated.

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Question 2

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Infections caused by which of the following bacteria CANNOT be prevented by vaccination?

A)Haemophilus influenza.
B)Bordetella pertussis.
C)Corynebacterium diphtheria.
D)Streptococcus pyogenes.
E)Streptococcus pneumoniae.

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Question 3

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Inflammation of the larynx and trachea

A)is most frequently caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
B)is a life-threatening condition requiring urgent intubation.
C)occurs predominantly in the elderly.
D)is known as croup.
E)may spread throughout the body causing systemic effects.

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